Volunteers are always needed to support the various services offered at the Clayton Library. Volunteer opportunities range from short-term to long-term projects, from working on a scheduled shift to working on an “as needed” basis, and from working with the public to working “behind the scenes”. In other words, there is something for everyone! Volunteer opportunities are currently available in the following areas:
Desk AssistantDesk Assistants provide customer service to library visitors at the Clayton House welcome desk or the Main Building microprint desk. Duties include:
Training will be provided. Helpful skills include being a people person, basic computer skills, familiarity with microfilm readers and copiers, and general experience in genealogical research. Volunteers typically cover one 2-hour shift each week or one 4-hour Saturday shift each month. Scheduling is flexible. | Shelving Assistant
Duties include:
Training will be provided. Helpful skills include good visual acuity, focus, and attention to detail when placing books in order on the shelf, and the ability to bend, stoop, and lift books to their proper location in the stacks.
Volunteers typically cover one 2-hour shift each week. Scheduling is flexible. |
Programming ResearcherProgramming Researchers assist staff by researching, viewing, and evaluating online genealogy webinars for potential addition to Clayton Library’s programming and events schedules. Duties include:
Training will be provided. Helpful skills include familiarity with internet research and using computer audio. This activity involves working on a computer either at home or at the library. Scheduling is very flexible. Commitment can be one-time or ongoing. | Periodicals AssistantPeriodicals Assistants help with organizing and labeling Clayton Library’s bound and unbound periodical collections, to make these collections more visible and accessible to library patrons. This would be a good activity for someone who wants to become more familiar with genealogy periodicals, or who enjoys organizing. Duties include:
Training will be provided. Helpful skills include good visual acuity and attention to detail. Some bending, stooping, and light lifting may be required. This activity involves working with periodicals in the stacks or in the compact shelving in the staff workroom. Scheduling is very flexible. A commitment of 8 hours per month is requested. |
Outreach AssistantOutreach Assistants deliver brochures and promotional materials to neighborhood libraries, community centers, cultural organizations, etc. to help advertise Clayton Library’s programs and services. Duties include:
Training will be provided. Access to a vehicle may be required. Scheduling is very flexible. Commitment can be one-time or ongoing. | Book Sale AssistantBook Sale Assistants work with the donated duplicate books temporarily stored at the Clayton House and prepare them for inventory and inclusion in the library’s unit book sale. Duties include:
Training will be provided. Helpful skills include good visual acuity and attention to detail, as well as familiarity with internet research. Some bending, stooping, and light lifting may be required. This activity involves working on a laptop computer in the stacks at the Clayton House. Scheduling is flexible but subject to days/times that the Clayton House is open. A commitment of 8 hours per month is requested. |