Volunteer Opportunities at the Library Partnership Branch

The Library Partnership branch is located at
912 NE 16th Ave
Gainesville Florida 32601

If you'd like to volunteer for any of these positions, please see the volunteer interest form, or contact the Volunteer Program Specialist by email or by phone at 352-334-3943.

Basic Literacy Tutor

Provides basic literacy intervention/instruction to adult struggling readers in the Library’s Literacy Program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides basic literacy instruction/intervention to adult learners.
  • Maintains a regular twice-weekly tutoring schedule.
  • Participates in professional development and/or NOW! Foundations booster sessions as needed.
  • Works one-on-one or in a small group setting.
  • Submits required monthly reports on time.
Qualifications:

Must be a native English speaker or possess native-like fluency without impediment. Must successfully complete NOW! Foundations training series. Demonstrates good verbal communication and organizational skills. Demonstrates patience and compassion for challenged populations. Adherence to strict privacy practices. 

Time Commitment:

Ability to meet twice weekly with an adult learner on non-consecutive days for approximately one hour each meeting.

Reports to:

ACLD Literacy Coordinator 

Dress Code:
Casual (refer to ACLD dress code procedures)

English Language Tutor

Provides English language instruction and conversation practice to adult English language learners (ELLs) in the Library’s Literacy Program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitates English learning and practice opportunities for adult learners.
  • Maintains a regular tutoring schedule.
  • Participates in professional development as needed.
  • Works one-on-one or provides small group instruction.
  • Submits required monthly reports on time.
Qualifications:

Must be a native English speaker or possess native-like fluency without impediment. Demonstrates good verbal communication and organizational skills. Demonstrates patience and compassion for challenged populations. Adherence to strict privacy practices. 

Time Commitment:

Ability to meet weekly with an adult learner for approximately one hour each meeting.

Reports to:

ACLD Literacy Coordinator 

Dress Code:
Casual (refer to ACLD dress code procedures)

Shelving Assistant

Sorts and shelves library materials. Ensures collections are straight and orderly. Checks library shelves for accurate placement of library materials. Provides basic directional assistance to the public. Refers moderately complex questions to library staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Shelves, straightens, and organizes library materials.
  • Picks up loose items in the library and puts them in the proper place.
  • Assists with inventory by scanning library materials
  • Picks up loose items in the library and puts them in the proper place
Qualifications:

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Ability to work with all ages of the general public. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time while maneuvering carts. Understanding of the alphabet and the Dewey Decimal System is required. Able to follow oral and written instructions.

Time Commitment:

A minimum of one hour a day and able to work agreed upon schedule depending on the need of the volunteer and staff.

Reports to:

Sr. Library Specialist; Branch Manager; Librarian; Library Specialist

Dress Code:
Casual (refer to ACLD dress code procedures)

Volunteer Notary Public

A notary may only perform a notarial act upon receipt of satisfactory proof of identity (i.e. a driver's license or other form of identification card), or by the notary's own personal knowledge of the person appearing before them, or upon the sworn statement of two witnesses who personally know the person whose signature is to be authenticated.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties of a Notary Public Notaries are authorized by law to perform six basic duties:

  • Administer oaths or affirmations
  • Take acknowledgments
  • Attest to photocopies of certain documents
  • Solemnize marriage
  • Verify vehicle identification numbers (VINs)
  • Certify the contents of a safe-deposit box
Qualifications:
  • In the state of Florida, a notary public is a public officer appointed by the governor of the state
  • Possess a commission certificate and notary seal from a bonding agency.
  • The Notary shall, as a government officer and public servant, serve all of the public in an honest, fair and unbiased manner.
  • Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
  • Demonstrates good verbal communication skills.
  • The Notary shall respect the privacy of each signer and not divulge or use personal or proprietary information disclosed during execution of a notarial act for other than an official purpose.
Time Commitment:

At least 2 hours per scheduled date and time.

Reports to:

Sr. Library Specialist; Librarian; Library Specialist; Branch Manager in absence of Sr. Library Specialist

Dress Code:
Casual (refer to ACLD dress code procedures)

Youth Volunteer Assistant

Assists staff members with library related tasks such as shelving, inventory, displays, tutoring, programming and events.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assists staff in shelving returned items and retrieving items from various circulation lists generated regularly and automatically, as well as lists of items requested by staff to fill displays and supplement programs.
  • Assists staff in preparing items for use in programs and displays.  This may include using scissors, adhesives, and other arts & crafts supplies.
  • Assists staff in room setup and takedown for programs, as well as assisting with the installation and removal of displays.
  • Assists staff with programs and events; including, but not limited to, moving items on a cart for up to 75 yards, assisting with organizing & dismantling table displays, assisting patrons with arts & crafts, and distributing brochures and handbills to patrons.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Demonstrates good verbal communication skills. Ability to alphabetize and organize collection items.  Sufficient dexterity to use scissors and adhesives safely.  Ability to follow written and verbal directions.  Ability to lift and move items up to and including 25 pounds.

Time Commitment:

A) Ability to serve a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 10 hours per week during the Library Partnership Branch's open hours, with occasional exceptions for assistance with programs and events; OR B) As needed for assistance with events.

Reports to:

Library Specialist; Senior Library Specialist

Dress Code:
Casual (refer to ACLD dress code procedures)

Zumba Volunteer

An Instructor who uses music with dance themes that are based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO." The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Safely leading and instructing a class of people using exercise moves
  • Having music and knowledgeable of Zumba techniques
  • Being a fun and energetic instructor
  • Aerobic/fitness training
  • Fun and easy routines
Qualifications:

Some exercise and Fitness background

Time Commitment:

At least 2 hours monthly 

Reports to:

Senior Library Specialist, Branch Manager, Librarian, or Library Specialist

Dress Code:
Casual (refer to ACLD dress code procedures)