Volunteer requirements and regulations:

  • Must be at least 11 years of age. Parents/guardians must sign a consent form for their children to participate.
  • Must complete the city’s volunteer application.
  • All library volunteers will be subject to criminal background checks. Volunteers are required to record their hours of service using a designated form.
  • Library volunteers are bound by the rules contained in all library policies and guidelines, especially those that relate to patron privacy and confidentiality.
  • Volunteers are recognized by the public as representatives of the library and will be guided by the same work and behavior policies as employees. In addition, provisions of the City of Lowell’s personnel policies related to Non-Discrimination, Harassment, Safety and Health, and general behavior also apply to volunteers.
  • The library or the volunteer has the right to terminate the volunteer’s working association at any time, for any reason.
  • Volunteers are covered by library’s Property, Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance policies.
  • Volunteers will be interviewed to determine their interests and levels of experience.
  • Volunteer talents, experience, availability, and interests will be considered in job assignments.
  • Members of the library committee are subject to the same rules and expectations of other volunteers.
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