Volunteer: Book Sale HelperVolunteers needed to help at our well-loved community book sales! What you'll do: CashiersTally items for purchase using our flat pricing listProcess cash, check, or credit card transactionsThank shoppers for supporting the libraryAttendantsKeep shelves tidy and safe during the saleOffer bags and boxes to book-laden shoppersRestock shelves and displaysWhen we need help: Three major sales each yearSpring | 2nd weekend in AprilSummer | 2nd weekend in JulyFall | 2nd weekend in OctoberFive one-day sales each year2nd Saturdays in February, March, June, September, DecemberWhy this helps: We keep our check-out lines short and our customers happy100% of our library's programs are funded with community-raised dollarsThis ISN'T the right volunteer spot for you if: You don't like being around lots of peopleYou are not available on SaturdaysThis IS the right spot for you if: You think book people are the best peopleYou love watching folks find new treasures at reasonable pricesYou are friendly and helpfulAgency: Lawrence Public Library Volunteers needed to help at our well-loved community book sales! What you'll do: CashiersTally items for purchase using our flat pricing listProcess cash, check, or credit card transactionsThank shoppers for supporting the libraryAttendantsKeep shelves tidy and safe during the saleOffer bags and boxes to book-laden shoppersRestock shelves and displaysWhen we need help: Three major sales each yearSpring | 2nd weekend in AprilSummer | 2nd weekend in JulyFall | 2nd weekend in OctoberFive one-day sales each year2nd Saturdays in February, March, June, September, DecemberWhy this helps: We keep our check-out lines short and our customers happy100% of our library's programs are funded with community-raised dollarsThis ISN'T the right volunteer spot for you if: You don't like being around lots of peopleYou are not available on SaturdaysThis IS the right spot for you if: You think book people are the best peopleYou love watching folks find new treasures at reasonable pricesYou are friendly and helpfulAgency: Lawrence Public Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66044 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donation ScannerVolunteers are needed to research and price new donations. What you'll do: Use computers to research donated books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooksDetermine the resale value of donated itemsMake decisions on where to send donated items based on resale valueWhen we need help: Any time the library is open1-hour shiftsNo weekly commitment is requiredWhy this helps: Identifying valuable books means we are good stewards of the items donated to usResearching hard-to-find books takes a special personThis ISN'T the volunteer spot for you if: You aren't a fan of computersProblems without quick solutions make you grumpyYou prefer to move around when you volunteerThis IS the spot for you if: You are curious and love investigating a good mysteryYou are comfortable using a computerYou are OK with some problems being unansweredAgency: Lawrence Public Library Volunteers are needed to research and price new donations. What you'll do: Use computers to research donated books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooksDetermine the resale value of donated itemsMake decisions on where to send donated items based on resale valueWhen we need help: Any time the library is open1-hour shiftsNo weekly commitment is requiredWhy this helps: Identifying valuable books means we are good stewards of the items donated to usResearching hard-to-find books takes a special personThis ISN'T the volunteer spot for you if: You aren't a fan of computersProblems without quick solutions make you grumpyYou prefer to move around when you volunteerThis IS the spot for you if: You are curious and love investigating a good mysteryYou are comfortable using a computerYou are OK with some problems being unansweredAgency: Lawrence Public Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66044 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Book InspectorWelcome new donations to the library! What you'll do: Inspect newly-donated items for qualitySend quality donations to the book sale prep areaSend damaged donations to recyclingLift books, bags of books and even boxes of booksWhen we need help: One-hour shifts, any time the library is openNo regular, weekly commitment is requiredWhy this helps: Books that are in good shape are sold to support library programs that promote literacy and build communityBooks that aren't in good shape are responsibly repurposedThis ISN'T the right volunteer spot for you if: You aren't a fan of dustYou can't bear to recycle a damaged bookYou can't lift 25 lbs.This IS the right spot for you if: You love all kinds of booksYou like finding hidden treasuresYou don't mind recycling books that have been too well-lovedYou can lift 25 lbs.You love supporting library programsAgency: Lawrence Public Library Welcome new donations to the library! What you'll do: Inspect newly-donated items for qualitySend quality donations to the book sale prep areaSend damaged donations to recyclingLift books, bags of books and even boxes of booksWhen we need help: One-hour shifts, any time the library is openNo regular, weekly commitment is requiredWhy this helps: Books that are in good shape are sold to support library programs that promote literacy and build communityBooks that aren't in good shape are responsibly repurposedThis ISN'T the right volunteer spot for you if: You aren't a fan of dustYou can't bear to recycle a damaged bookYou can't lift 25 lbs.This IS the right spot for you if: You love all kinds of booksYou like finding hidden treasuresYou don't mind recycling books that have been too well-lovedYou can lift 25 lbs.You love supporting library programsAgency: Lawrence Public Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66044 Allow Groups: No |