Volunteer @ SBBDL

Volunteers enhance and enrich the capabilities of our library staff. Working under the supervision of the staff, volunteers provide valuable support and assistance. There are many types of volunteer jobs in the library. Some volunteers repair or shelve books or help with the on-going book sales. Others assist in maintaining periodical and historical collections. Still others help with special projects such as relocating a collection of books to different shelving. Volunteers are an extension of the total library program, not a substitute for staff. Through their efforts volunteers increase the library staff’s ability to provide the best possible service for library patrons.

Volunteers are typically scheduled for two hours a week and may perform the following tasks:

·        Clerical Assistant – Process and/or shelve magazines, assist patrons with general computer use, make photocopies and assist with other clerical duties.

·        Shelver – There are many aspects to this very important job: Shelving  books, videos, etc. in the adult area and the children’s area - must know the alphabet and be able to put books in numerical order; straightening and tidying shelves; reading shelves - making sure that items that are already on the shelves are in exact order.

·        Technical Services Assistant – Prepares books for the library shelves by stamping, labeling and covering. Attention to details is a must.

·        Menders – Help to repair damaged books, clean books, replace damaged covers etc. Volunteers may work with a group of volunteers who meet at a specific time.

·        Recycling – Take old newspapers and cans to recycling center.

·        Story time Helper – Assist staff with story time programs and other tasks as requested.

·        Children’s Summer Reading Program Helper – Assist staff with summer reading programs, craft programs and other tasks as requested.

·        Materials Processing--Assist staff in preparing incoming materials for public use.

·        Computer Helper – assist patrons with using the computers and printing of materials. Some minor troubleshooting of computers and printers.

·        Greet People - Welcome people to the library and answer directional questions.

    Garden - Plant flowers, weed the flowerbeds, trim shrubs, and prune trees.

·        Outdoor Projects - Clean exterior area, paint. 

Community Service
Persons who seek volunteer assignments at the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library to meet a requirement set by an outside agency for the performance of community service shall be subject to the selection process as found in the volunteer handbook.

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library groups are independent, non-profit, volunteer organizations that sponsor fundraising and other activities on behalf of their local libraries. The Suttons Bay Bingham District Library Friends group invites membership. If you believe in the importance of free libraries for the enlightenment, education and well being of all citizens you will be in the company of like-minded Friends. Your membership is important.

Be involved – Be a Friend!

So stop in and pick up a volunteer application today!