Volunteer Opportunity Details:

This position is part of the dynamic Friends Used Books Stores "all-volunteer professional" team. The Friends of Ferguson Library is a congenial, hard-working group dedicated to the love of books and the importance of community libraries. This is a fascinating, fun, team-supported opportunity. Our Shops not only fund Friends and Library activities, they also act as vibrant, busy community gathering places.

This position is a crucial part of our management team. The Volunteer Coordinator works closely with Shop Managers and the Chair to develop procedures and set a positive tone for the entire organization. Specifically, duties include (directly or through a Volunteer Committee):

• Initial screening, selection, and placement of a volunteer staff sufficient to operate the Shops. Arrange initial orientation and training.

• Ensure all aspects of the volunteer experience are positive and beneficial for both the volunteers and the organization. Recommend appropriate policies to the Chair and the Book Shop Committee.

• Maintain a group of experienced volunteers who can provide line training and support for newer volunteers. Coordinate with the Chair and the Shop Managers in all aspects of the volunteer experience.

• Have a good understanding of every volunteer’s interests, skills, preferences, and availability.

• Supervise preparation and communication of shift schedules and adequate shift coverage.

• With IT assistance, supervise Volgistics web-based volunteer database and attendance records. Publish monthly statistics and an annual report to the Friends Board.

• Act as first line provider of “volunteer care” – anniversary awards, thank you notes, life event acknowledgments, etc.

• Take appropriate action in the event of persistent volunteer absences, irregularities, or other problems.

• Ensure the Volunteer Handbook is available to volunteers at the Shops.

• Write relevant copy for the Volunteer Newsletter.

This position requires a professional presence, strong interpersonal skills, a team attitude, willingness to direct others, and comfort with juggling multiple tasks at a time. Our 125+ volunteers are a highly diverse group, which makes for a fun and exciting experience.

Expect to be on-site frequently but much work can be done from home. You can vary your schedule as time and organizational needs allows.

See agency listing for characteristics desired of all our volunteers. For this position:

Excellent written and verbal skills
Like people
Patience
Approachability
Adaptability
Attention to personal detail
Good computer skills a must (we will train to our specifics)
Fast learner
Sense of humor

This opportunity is sponsored by: Friends of Ferguson Library Used Book Shops

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Barbara Leffler, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

One Public Library Plaza Stamford, CT 06904 (See a map)

Directions:

Ferguson Main Library: Corner of Broad St. and Bedford, St, downtown Stamford. Harry Bennett Branch of Ferguson Library: Located off High Ridge Rd. on Turn-of-River Rd., North Stamford.   Nearest Bus Stop: Bedford St. & Broad St., 1 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.friendsoffergusonlibrary.org

Last updated on December 15, 2008