Waterville Public Library Volunteer Application (Maine)

Waterville Public Library Volunteer Application

Waterville, Maine
We value your willingness to volunteer your time at the Waterville Public Library and appreciate your commitment to our community. Please understand your role as a volunteer is purely by your choice, and you determine your schedule with your supervisor. You do not have any regular employee status. Please complete this application, read and sign the third page, and submit. If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@watervillelibrary.org. Your volunteer contributions help make our Library a great community resource. Thank you!

The Waterville Public Library appreciates your interest in becoming a volunteer at our Library. We accept applications at any time; however, prospective volunteers are selected for interviews and training only when there is a good fit with an immediate volunteer opportunity.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred name:
Completely optional.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Best Phone Number to Contact You*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
If you wish to provide preferred pronouns, please do.
Completely optional.
Do you have a Waterville Public Library card?*

YesNo
Applicants must be 14 or older to volunteer. Applicants under 18 years old will require direct supervision by a parent, guardian, or caregiver. Are you 18 or older?*

YesNo (If "no", will need signed parental consent)
Volunteer Preferences

Days and Times Available*

Number of Hours Preferred per Week*
Date Available to Start

MonthDayYear
Date
Skills and Interests
Select at least one that best describes you.

Detail orientedLove putting items in alphabetical orderEnjoy supporting spaces in being clean and orderlyExcellent with cutting and applying tape straightGreat with computersGreat with childrenGreat with teensGreat with adults
Please indicate areas of volunteer interests: (choose all that apply)

Shelving or pulling library materialsProcessing library materialsFacilities and groundsProgramsChildrenTeensAdults
Please indicate areas of volunteer interests preferences. *
The Library is able to provide training for some volunteer tasks; for many tasks, the Library must rely on the skills and experience you bring with you.
Indicate areas of skill/interest you can offer that may not be captured above. *
The Library is able to provide training for some volunteer tasks; for many tasks, the Library must rely on the skills and experience you bring with you.
Why are you interested in volunteering at the library?*
Additional information about what you might offer as a volunteer, if applicable.
With what other organizations have you volunteered?
Are you familiar with the Dewey Decimal system?*

YesNo
Do you have keyboarding (typing) ability?*

YesNo
Do you have a vehicle or other accessible transportation that would allow you to consider outreach and off-site program offerings for the Library?*

YesNo
Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offense?*

YesNo
If "Yes", please explain. (Conviction will not necessarily disqualify applicant from volunteer employment.)
Is this application to complete community service hours?*

YesNo
If "Yes", is it:

School/college requirementCourt assignedGovernment mandated
If Court assigned, submit copies of court documents to the Library along with this application.
If school, name of school
Name of school contact
If college, name of college
Please list all of the following, if and as applicable:
Major
Concentration
Minor
Anticipated date of graduation

MonthDayYear
Date
GPA
Number of hours to complete per semester
Deadline for completion

MonthDayYear
Date
For which semester(s) are you seeking volunteer placement? Please select all that apply.

FallJanPlanSpringSummer
Employment Experience – Provide information about your present or most recent job(s).
Employer
Dates Employed From:

MonthDayYear
Date
To:

MonthDayYear
Date
Job Title
Supervisor Name
Responsibilities
Reason for Leaving (if applicable)
Supervisor Contact Information:
Name and phone number or e-mail address
References – Preferably former supervisors, employers, or teachers (2)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Position*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Position*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Emergency Contact Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
VOLUNTEER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By my signature, I promise that the information provided in this volunteer application (and accompanying resume or documentation, if any) is true and complete.

I understand that any false or misleading information or significant omissions will disqualify me from further consideration for volunteering and may lead to my dismissal from volunteering if discovered at a later date.

I agree to immediately notify Waterville Public Library if I should be convicted of a felony or any crime while application is pending, or during my period of volunteering, if accepted.

I authorize Waterville Public Library to make any investigation deemed necessary for volunteer consideration.

I authorize all persons, schools, employers and law enforcement authorities to release any information concerning my background, including all information contained in this application and information provided in the interview, if any.

I hereby release any said persons, school, employers and law enforcement authorities from all liability in responding to inquiries in connection with my application.

I understand also that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of Waterville Public Library. I also understand that I have the right to receive a copy of this acknowledgement should I request a copy.
VOLUNTEER DISCLAIMER/RELEASE
I desire to volunteer my services to the Waterville Public Library.

I realize that as a volunteer I will not be an employee of the library, or the City of Waterville, nor will I be entitled to any benefits available to such employees.

I agree to inform the volunteer coordinator of any physical limitations I may possess.

I understand that no consumption of alcohol, drugs or medications, which may affect my ability to fulfill my duties as a library volunteer is permitted.

I hereby agree to release and hold harmless the Waterville Public Library and the City of Waterville, its employees, volunteers, committees, and boards, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for bodily injury and/or property damage, to the extent permissible by law.
Name (Counts as your digital signature)*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian signature (required if under age 18)

First NameLast Name
Should be Empty:

Waterville Public Library Volunteer Application

Volunteer Preferences

Skills and Interests

VOLUNTEER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

VOLUNTEER DISCLAIMER/RELEASE