Make a World of Difference at the Library Bonner Springs City Library

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1 Make a World of Difference at the Library Volunteers must have completed 6 th grade. Please return by Friday, May 8th (All information must be completed in full and returned on time for consideration.) All volunteers will start the week of May 26th. Name: Date of Birth: Address: Gender: Male /Female City: Zip: Phone: Address (if checked regularly): What is the best way to contact you? Phone / What school did you last attend? Grade completed: How did you hear about volunteering at the Library? Why do you want to volunteer at the Library this summer? Please list any dates between May 26 and July 25 you will not be available to work. What are your interests and skills? Please list any experiences or skills you have dealing with people, work experience, involvement in school activities. Previous volunteer or work experience Have you volunteered at the Bonner Springs Library in the past? yes / no p.1

2 Do you plan to use your volunteer experience at the Bonner Springs Library for National Honor Society volunteer credit? yes / no Do you plan to be involved in other activities this summer? Please list the days/dates/times you know you cannot volunteer because of these activities. Please rank the following tasks in order of favorite (1) to least favorite (8). Coloring Cutting Organizing/Straightening Working with young children Alphabetizing Dusting/Cleaning Counting/Math skills Working on the computer Please summarize what you feel makes you the ideal candidate for the Teen volunteer program. Select the best date for you to attend an orientation and training session. Wednesday, May 20 6:30 PM Thursday, May 21 2:00 PM Friday, May 22 10:00 AM If you have any questions about the Teen volunteer program at the or about the application, please contact Jane at the Library at or [email protected]. p.2

3 Please carefully read the following information: I understand that as a teen volunteer I am expected to show up when I am scheduled and if I am not able to work my scheduled time, I will notify a library staff member in advance. I also understand the s policy is to protect the privacy of those who use the Library. I agree to hold all information about patrons in complete confidence. In addition, I understand that a breach of confidentiality is grounds for dismissal from the Library s Teen Volunteer Program. I will participate in a Volunteer Orientation and Training Session prior to volunteering. The library may not have enough positions to hire all volunteer applicants. Interviews will be scheduled as part of the selection process. Applicants will be notified via phone to set up an interview. Interviews will be 10 minutes long. I will NOT use a cell phone, electronic gaming device, music or audio player while I am volunteering. Doing so on my shift, I understand, is grounds for dismissal. Volunteer duties will include: completing projects for storytimes and programs, working with the Youth & Teen Librarian, working the Summer Reading prize table, straightening and dusting shelves, cleaning books and other tasks as assigned. Volunteers are expected to follow a dress code when on duty; personal appearance will be discussed at the orientation and training session. Volunteers are expected to behave responsibly and professionally while in the library. I understand that any unacceptable behavior, such as theft, will be grounds for immediate dismissal. If I am selected as a volunteer at the, I will abide by all the rules of the and the Teen Volunteer Program. I understand that this volunteer position is an unpaid position and I will receive volunteer credit for my time. I understand that not following the above guidelines is grounds for dismissal from the Library s Teen Volunteer Program. Applicant s Signature: Date: Parent or Guardian s Signature: p.3

4 Name Phone Place an X to indicate the time slots that you will NOT be able to work. You will be assigned 1 to 2 shifts per week. You will be notified of your scheduled shift at the Orientation and Training Session. The library s hours are 9am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday and Saturday, 1-5pm on Sunday The library will be closed on: Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9am-12pm (Mon-Sat) 12-3pm (1-3pm on Sunday) 3-6pm (Mon-Thurs) 3-5pm (Fri, Sat, Sun) 6-8pm (Mon-Thurs) p.4

5 Parent/Guardian Emergency Contact Information Applicant s Name Parent/Guardian s Name Parent s Address City Zip Phone (Home) (Work) (Cell) I,, give permission for my son/daughter,, to be a teen volunteer at. I understand that my son/daughter will not receive monetary compensation or be insured by the library. I have read and understand the requirements as outlined in the Teen Volunteer application and understand that my son/daughter will receive valuable training and guidance under library staff supervision while providing a helpful community service. Signature of Parent or Guardian Date IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT: Name: Relationship: Phone: Name: Relationship: Phone: Does your son/daughter have any medical conditions you would like us to know about (ex: asthma, allergies, gluten-free or sugar-free diet, etc.)? Please list any medical or other concerns here. p.5