- The library welcomes volunteer help! See the list below for what our current highest priority needs are.
- If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at cholz@apl.org.
Tour Guide - Greet and welcome tour groups upon their arrival at the Library.
- Facilitate library tours of approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours in length.
- Answer general questions about Appleton Public Library’s programs and services
Greeter: - Welcome library patrons as they arrive and wish them a nice day as they leave.
- Answer simple direction-related questions.
- R patrons to various areas of the library depending on the patron’s need
Teen Gaming Program Assistant:- Supervising teen gaming station; interacting with young adults.
- Assisting with setup, takedown, storage of devices.
- Agility at learning new games; instructing young adults.
- Reliable attendance.
Coworking Space Guide- Welcome remote workers, entrepreneurs and students interested in using the space for work time, meetings, interviews
- Provide orientation information including: library resources and services, procedures about reserving study rooms and use of technology
Materials Management Volunteers: (Training will be provided in one or more of the following):
- Shelf reading--checking sections of shelves to make sure they're in order
- Straightening books and media on shelves so patrons can find them more easily
- Ordering materials on a cart
Local History Project Assistant- Note facts on a data sheet while reviewing historical Post Crescent issues on microfilm
- Assist with an obituary checking project
- Collect information from plat maps and enter it into a database
- Friendliness and respect toward people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities
- Ability to generally work regular shifts during a month.
- Be able to communicate with staff supervisor if conflict comes up in schedule.
- Other qualifications, according to each volunteer position, will be discussed during interview with volunteer coordinator.
Please allow two weeks for the application process.
