Library-in-Your-Mailbox + Volunteer Program |
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Are you ready to give back to your community? Would you like to help people who love to read? Do you like working with people in a friendly, supportive environment? Consider becoming a Library-in-Your-Mailbox + volunteer!
Library–in-Your-Mailbox + is Springfield City Library’s free books-by-mail program for Springfield residents who are homebound or have disabilities. This ongoing program needs committed volunteers in order to expand and thrive.
To meet an ever-increasing demand for Library–in-Your-Mailbox + services, we plan to add deliveries to participating facilities (senior housing, nursing homes, etc.), as well as new programming such as reading aloud and book discussion groups at those facilities. But without the help of committed volunteers, we won’t be able to meet this need.
If you love books and want to enrich the lives of others in our community, we need you!
Volunteer Roles
- Reader's Advisor
- Select and prepare materials for program participants
- Deliverer
- Deliver packaged library materials to designated location
- Programmer:
- Read aloud, run a book discussion group, or offer similar programming
Volunteer Qualifications
Genuine love of books and reading
Interest in working cooperatively with library staff and program participants
Willingness to have fun and try new skills
Some computer experience desirable but not necessary
Pass a background check
Ability to respect participants’ confidentiality
What volunteers can expect
Training
Support
Flexibility
New connections and relationships
Opportunity to have fun while learning new skills
Chance to make a real difference in lives of program participants
Interested?
For more information, contact the library. We’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities with you. Just complete and submit a Library–in-Your-Mailbox + volunteer application form, available at all Springfield City Library locations or on the Library’s website (MSWord format; print out and complete).
Have questions? Call the Library–in-Your-Mailbox + project coordinator at 413-263-6828, ext. 294 or e-mail akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org for more information. Mail completed applications to Ann Keefe, Springfield City Library, 220 State St., Springfield MA 01103.
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