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Volunteer For the Friends
For any of the following positions, please contact our president, Phyllis Marion at prm@cwsl.edu

  • Representative to Mission Hills Town Council

  • Publicity volunteer to the Friends volunteer list.

  • Book Sale Assistants.

  • Childrens Events Planner (recruits party people and food for kids events, coordinate with Hospitality)

  • Hospitality (looks for food and drink donations)

  • Special Events Chair (catch-all and assistant to Fundraising VP potential replacement to same when ready to retire position)

  • Spring Membership Drive Committee Chair (and assistant to Membership VP potential replacement to same when ready to retire position)

Volunteer For the Mission Hills Library

Book Detailer
    Assist library staff in maintaining and improving the physical condition of library materials, including cleaning, mending and covering books.

    Qualifications: Good manual dexterity and attention to detail; able to work independently; no allergies to commercial cleaners.

    Time Commitment: 1 day/week; 2+ hours/day; 6+ months.

Book Shelver
    Assist library staff in shelving materials.

    Qualifications: Able to arrange items in alphabetical and numerical order; able to push, bend, stretch and lift; attention to detail; able to work independently.

    Time Commitment: 1 day/week; 2+ hours/day; 6+ months.

Children's Arts/Crafts Instructor
    Assist library staff in planning and conducting arts and crafts programs for children of all ages.

    Qualifications: Creative; enjoys working with children; good organizational skills; dependable.

    Time Commitment: 2 hours/session; 6+ months.

Community Information Organizer
    Assist library staff in maintaining community information "give away" materials as well as posting community information on bulletin boards.

    Qualifications: Able to work independently; good organizational skills; able to push, bend, stretch and lift.

    Time Commitment: 1 day/week; 2+ hours/day; 6+ months.

Computer Assistant
    Public Provide basic training and user assistance for public computer resources, including Infotrac, Internet, IBM PC, and CD-ROM.

    Qualifications: Knowledge of computers; patient; flexible; able to work independently. Knowledge of Internet desirable.

    Time Commitment: 1 day/week; 2 hours/day; 12+ months.

Computer Operator
    Assist library staff in maintaining the library materials database, creating lists, and preparing documents on the computer.

    Qualifications: Working knowledge of personal computers; attention to detail; able to work independently and follow directions. Knowledge of Word Perfect desirable.

    Time Commitment: 1 day/week; 3+ hours/day; 12+ months.

Display Coordinator
    Assist library staff in identifying, scheduling and organizing exhibits from the community and other sources, including local art, crafts, cultural material.

    Qualifications: Managerial skills; able to work independently; professional attitude; self-starter; flexible.

    Time Commitment: Varies; 12+ months.

Display Designer
    Assist library staff in creating and installing visually interesting displays.

    Qualifications: Creative; able to work independently; good organizational skills.

    Time Commitment: 3 hours/month; 12+ months.

Graphic Art Specialist
    Assist library staff in creating and developing requested flyers, bookmarks, signage and promotional materials to publicize the library and its programs.

    Qualifications: Creative; flexible; good attention to detail; graphic art skills; able to work independently; computer skills helpful.

    Time Commitment: Varies; 12+ months.

Green Thumb
    Help maintain atrium and indoor potted plants.

    Qualifications: Knowledge of house plants and their care; able to work independently.

    Time Commitment: 1 day/week; 1+ hour/day; 1 day/week; 6+ months.

Handyman
    Assist staff with maintenance of library building, including minor repairs; touch-up painting; moving furniture, etc.

    Qualifications: Knowledge of simple maintenance skills and access to basic tools; able to push, bend, stretch and lift; flexible.

    Time Commitment: Varies; 6+ months.

Homebound Book Deliverer
    Assist librarian in selecting and delivering appropriate library materials to homebound library patrons.

    Qualifications: Valid California Driver's License; availability of personal vehicle with adequate insurance; patient; dependable; flexible.

    Time Commitment: Varies; 12+ months.

Magazine Maintainer
    Assist the library staff in maintaining the magazine collection in an orderly manner.

    Qualifications: Attention to detail; able to work independently; able to arrange materials in chronological and alphabetical order; able to push, bend, stretch and lift.

    Time Commitment: 1 day/week; 2+ hours/ day; 6+ months.

Materials Processor
    Assist library staff in making new materials available to the public in a timely manner, including processing new books, magazines, etc.

    Qualifications: Able to follow directions and work independently; good manual dexterity and attention to detail. Computer skills desirable.

    Time Commitment: 1 day/week; 2+ hours/day; 6+ months.

Preschool Storyteller
    Assist staff in providing preschool story time for children and parents.

    Qualifications: Enjoys working with children; creative; able to work independently; dependable.

    Time Commitment: 1 day/week; 2 hours/day; 12+ months.

Program Assistant
    Assist library staff in putting on special programs for the public, including set up, refreshments, clean up, etc.

    Qualifications: Punctual; flexible; able to push, bend, stretch and lift.

    Time Commitment: 3 hours/program; 12+ months.

Publicity Assistant
    Assist librarian in promoting the library as a community resource, and providing awareness of special programs, events, collections and services. Includes writing news releases and distributing promotional materials.

    Qualifications: Valid California Driver's License; availability of personal vehicle with adequate insurance; good written and verbal communication skills; able to meet deadlines and work independently. Word processing skills desirable.

    Time Commitment: Varies; 12+ months.