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Summer Volunteering @ the Library!
And don't forget to register!

Upcoming Volunteer Orientations and Events

We're excited about summer volunteering at the library! Here are some frequently asked questions to help you get started.

When does summer volunteering happen?
Teens are invited to volunteer in June, July and August.

What will teens be doing?
Shelving, shelf-reading, assisting with Summer Reading events, helping staff, working with kids and other teens and more.

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For more information or to sign up for an orientation, contact Trish Stormont, Volunteer Coordinator, 503-718-2516 or trish@tigard-or.gov.

New Volunteer Orientations
(These sessions are for adults and new volunteers who intend to serve through the summer and on into the fall and winter.)

Monday, July 6, 6-7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 4, 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, August 20, 6-7 p.m.

Teen Orientations

Friday, July 10, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21, 4 p.m.

Dog Days Shelving Events

Friday, August 7, 2-5 p.m.

Wed., August 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Friday, August 21, 2-5 p.m.

Wed., August 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Registration is required for volunteer orientations.

Contact Trish Stormont, Library Volunteer Coordinator trish@tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2516 to sign up.

National Honor Society students perform leadership projects at the library.

Key Club from Tigard High and others join in on Saturdays each month to help shelve books.

Tech Services Volunteers help process new materials, getting new books and movies ready for circulation.

Library Volunteers see the best books...
Fight boredom and discover great reading while volunteering at the Tigard Library. Volunteer opportunities abound for adults and youth, age 12 and older. Give yourself a literary boost and become a Library volunteer! Training is provided for all volunteers.

Here's a list of the Current Volunteer Positions as of June 16, 2009.
(You will need the free Acrobat Reader to view this file.)

Here's the Library Volunteer Interest Application:

PDF Version: Download it, print it out and fill in the blanks. (You must have the free Acrobat Reader to view this file.)

Word Version: Save to your computer and fill in the blanks.

Then you can either forward the application to Trish as an email attachment (trish@tigard-or.gov) or drop it off at the Library.

Coming to a group event? Here's the Volunteer Release Form:

Get started early by printing this form. Teens: Have your parent or guardian sign before coming to the event.

PDF Version: Download it, print it out and fill in the blanks. (You must have the free Acrobat Reader to view this file.)

Word Version: Save to your computer and fill in the blanks.

More Information is Available
For more information, email Trish Stormont, Library Volunteer Coordinator at trish@tigard-or.gov or call her at 503-718-2516. Volunteer opportunities are also available with the City of Tigard.