Friends Participant

Pasco County Library System pascolibraries.org

Volunteer Program—Growing Stronger Together

Position Overview and Impact:

All library branches have Chapters for their respective Friends of the Pasco County Library System Friends Organization. This extremely important organi- zation helps the library by funding public programs, staff workshops and other educational seminars and by advocating on behalf of the library in the commu- nity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate and help organize, set up, run and clean up branch book sales or other money making endeavors

• Keep accurate banking and financial records for each respective branch

• Attend and/or participate in Friends meetings

• Meet with branch supervisors to discuss the needs of the branch

• Promote the Friends Groups at local events

Qualifications:

• Be a self starter and work without close supervision

• Interact and communicate successfully with others

• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to advocate on behalf of the library

Training and support provided:

      * Orientation, training and mentoring

Time Commitment:

      * One to two (2) hours per week, based on branch needs

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Learn about Library services

• Earn recognition for your efforts on behalf of the Library

• Meet new people and make new friends