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CITY OF FARMINGTON Volunteer Service Description Library Youth Services Volunteer Program Assistant Summer Reading Title Library Youth Services Volunteer Program Assistant (Summer Reading) Pay Class Volunteer – Unpaid Commitment 4 months. May through August. Approx. 3‐6 hours each week. Number of positions on Mondays/Story Time; on Tuesday/Crafts; on Thursday/Teen; on Friday/Tweens Department/Division Library Latest Review Date 3/2013 Personnel Review Department Review K. McPheeters Job Duties: Essential Duties: Works under the supervision of the Youth Services Technician. Prep with library staff (one week prior) to receive instruction for the project at the two- hour program. Set up centers on the day of the scheduled program (must be there one hour prior to program for set up) Assist in directing and counting the attendees into the program Report the count to library staff for statistics. Assist library staff in cleaning up (after program) or setting up program space following program. May set up a display area for the next program. The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position Qualifications: This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. Must enjoy working with children and families. Must be available to work various shifts. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public on all age levels and cultural backgrounds, both verbally and in writing. Ability to perform routine duties as assigned with minimal supervision. Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions. Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations. Ability to operate tools and equipment listed: time clock, book cart, online registration. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF FARMINGTON Volunteer Service Description Library Youth Services Volunteer Program Assistant Summer Reading Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The volunteer is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The volunteer is routinely required to balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The volunteer must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The volunteer will routinely push fully-loaded book carts and book bags with books requiring up to 25 pounds of force. Occasional lift and/or moving of sound system equipment, visual equipment, when required, up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a volunteer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F.