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Volunteer Openings

 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Forsyth County Public Library!

Current volunteer openings are listed below. Click each title to review the Volunteer Posting that describes the tasks, qualifications, time commitments, and procedures for applying.

Volunteer Position Time Commitment Location Status
Shelving Volunteer * 3–4 hour shifts, working 2–3 days per week
* Any day of week
* 3–month commitment
* Cumming
* Sharon Forks
* Hampton Park
Open until 2/29/2012
Materials Processing Volunteer * 2–4 hour shifts, working 1–4 days per week
* Monday–Friday
* 6–12 week commitment, or longer
* Administrative Offices (adjacent to Cumming Library) Open until 2/29/2012

Volunteer Application Form

Download, complete, print, and send to FCPL


To Apply:

  1. First, review the Volunteer Posting (above) which describes the hours, tasks, qualifications, & physical demands. Also review the Frequently Asked Questions and the Volunteer Handbook located at the library’s website.

  2. Submit a Volunteer Application (available at the library’s website or any library branch) before the deadline on the posting. Applications are only accepted while the position is posted. (Applications are valid for one year. Applicants not selected for current openings may request that their applications be reconsidered for opportunities posted within one year of their original application by emailing hrvolunteers@forsythpl.org.)

  3. Mail your completed application to HR/Volunteers, Forsyth County Public Library, 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming, GA 30040. You can also fax your application to (770) 781-8089.

Applicants will be selected based on their qualifications in relation to the Library’s operational needs and their ability to commit to a consistent schedule of volunteer hours. Applicants can expect to undergo telephone screening, skills testing, interviews, and background checks.

Refer to the Volunteer Handbook for details about the Volunteer Program, becoming a volunteer, and expectations of volunteers. Questions about the Volunteer Program can be directed to the Library’s Human Resources Office at hrvolunteers@forsythpl.org.

To promote a safe work environment for patrons, staff, and volunteers, criminal background checks will be required of all potential volunteers.

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