Volunteer Application Form

Volunteer Application Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Library Center of the Ozarks! Please complete the application below and Library staff will contact you. Volunteers are selected based on their qualifications in relation to the needs of the Library. If you want to volunteer for the Friends of the Library, please use the special form located on the "Friends" webpage. THANK YOU!
General Information

All volunteers must be reliable, consistent, and committed to providing excellent customer service. All positions require some bending, stooping, reaching overhead, standing for an extended time, and may require the use of a step stool and pushing a heaving book cart. Volunteering is conditional on adherence to the library's policies and expectations. All volunteers must consent to the Library completing a background check and sign a liability waiver before volunteering.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you age 18 or older?*
Are you between the ages of 14 - 17? Volunteers under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Please see staff for a permission form. Volunteers younger than 14 may be considered if they are volunteering with and under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian. *
Are you a Branson or Hollister Resident (for statistical purposes only)*

YesNo
What days are you available?*
What days are you available?*

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
What times are you available?*

MorningsAfternoonsEvenings (Tuesdays and Thursdays only, until 7:00 PM)
What times are you available?*
How often would you like to work*
Materials Handling - Volunteers must pass a basic shelving test and take training before doing any job listed under Materials Handling. Please check one or more that interest you.

Shelving - putting books away in alphabetical or numerical orderShelf-reading - checking the books on the shelves to ensure that they are in the proper order.
Collection Maintenance - working in the Technical Services Department to prepare material for circulation. Jobs include covering books, adding labels and barcodes, repacking material. *Volunteers will receive training.
Inventory - using special equipment, scanning every barcode on material into a computer. Inventory is done once a year.
Programs

Assistant - help the Library staff before, during, and after programsPrepper - help prepare material for programs: cutting, gluing, organizing, etc.Host - only during June & July for SRC. Helping register patrons for SRC, providing information and directions to patronsPresenter - teach a class or program. Include details in the "Why do you want to volunteer in the library?" section below.
I certify that the facts set for in the online volunteer application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation in my application or placement interview may result in the rejection of my application or discharge from the volunteer program.*

YesNo
I understand that volunteer hours are conditional on my adherence to the library’s expectations and the library’s needs, which may change. Therefore, the library reserves the right to cancel volunteer slots.*

YesNo
Computer Help - helping patrons on public computers, answering general questions
Why do you want to volunteer in the library? *
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Volunteer Application Form

General Information