Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Mason County Public Library! Volunteers help the library provide superior services.

The library aims to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities that support various services, resources and activities. A robust volunteer program not only strengthens our connection to the larger community but creates advocates for the vital services the library provides.

Follow these steps to become a volunteer:

• Fill out the online application form, which will be submitted to our Programming Coordinator.
• Complete an interview with a supervisor to ensure the assigned activities are appropriate.
• Complete a background check. (Adults only.)

The Mason County Public Library is looking for dedicated, passionate volunteers who align with its mission to enhance lifelong learning by connecting patrons to popular materials, programs and services.

Are you the right match for volunteering at the library? Here’s a quick guide to find out.

• You love the library and are aligned with its mission to enhance lifelong learning and literacy.
• You’re looking for a longer-term volunteer opportunity, such as three months or more.
• You’re 12 or older.
• You believe that the library is for everyone in the community
• You are able to pass a background check. (Adults only.)

• Offering the library’s patrons, the chance to participate in the library’s operations and contribute to its success by providing support to the library’s staff.
• Encouraging support and awareness of the library by the community.
• Expanding the library’s services by bringing the unique, specialized or enhanced skills of volunteers to the library’s program.
• Giving volunteers the opportunity to expand their own skills.

Volunteers are to be treated with respect, fairness and dignity by all other library staff. Volunteers are given meaningful work and recognized for their valuable contributions. They also enjoy many of the same privileges as other library staff members, including:

• If scheduled to volunteer for four or more consecutive hours, volunteers may use the staff lounges for breaks and lunches.
• Volunteers who work regularly scheduled hours may request that circulating materials be held for them until they return to volunteer.
• Volunteers are issued library cards.
• Upon request, the library will track volunteer hours and provide documentation.
• Volunteers may be invited to attend some staff functions