Volunteer Application Form

Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a East Bonner County Library District (EBCLD) volunteer. Volunteers are placed based on the libraries needs. All fields marked with an asterisk are required. Once you complete the form, click the submit button at the bottom.

Contact Information

Please enter your current mailing address and phone number/s.

First name:

Last name:

Nickname:

Group name:

Members:

Participation:

If your group will serve more than once, you will usually send...
The same volunteers each time
Different volunteers each time

Street 1:

Street 2:

City:

State:

* Zip: *

Home phone:

Work phone:

OK to call me here

Cell phone:

Age group

Some of our volunteer opportunities have age restrictions and there are special programs for retirees. Please enter which group you fall into.

Age range:

If you are a student, please tell us your grade.

Skills & Experience

In which of these areas do you feel you have moderate to excellent skill? Check all that apply.

References

Name one or more EBCLD employees you know. If you don't know any of our employees provide names and phone numbers of other character, volunteer or work references.

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First name:

Last name:

Home phone:

Work phone:

Cell phone:

Email address:

Relationship:

Assignment Preference

The following volunteer assignments are those currently available. You may click the assignment names to learn more about it. Use this list to rank your top three assignment choices or leave it blank if your preference/s is not listed.

Assignment Preference:

1st choice:

2nd choice:

3rd choice:

Please tell us how you found out about volunteer opportunities at the library and why you want to volunteer for EBCLD.

Availability

Please indicate the days and times you are usually available to volunteer.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

From:

To:

I would like to serve up to:

hours:

Length of commitment

Please tell us how long you would like to volunteer.

Special accomodations

List any special accommodations needed for you to volunteer.

Emergency Contact

Please provide the name and phone number of at least one person to contact in case of emergency.

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First name:

Last name:

City:

State:

Home phone:

Work phone:

Cell phone:

Email address:

Relationship:

Email

We like to keep volunteers informed of important news, schedules, and volunteer opportunities by email, however we will not send you any email you prefer not to receive. Use the check boxes below to select the kinds of email you would like to receive from us.

Email address:

What kinds of email would you like to receive?

Electronic newsletters
A monthly volunteer newsletter to keep you abreast of information regarding our volunteer program and changes at the library that may be of interest to you. Sent once a month.

Recruitment appeals
Be the first to know when a new volunteer opportunity comes available. This is the best way to find out about one-time-only and short term events where your help is needed. Sent whenever special help is needed.

Fine waiver status
Receive emails notifying you of changes to your personal Fine Waiver Status. Sent only when and if your status changes.

Volunteer Meeting Notes
When you can't make it to the meeting, you can read about what you missed. Sent eight times each year following meetings.

Meeting Invitation
Receive an email invitation to the up-coming monthly Volunteer Meeting. Sent approximately eight times per year, one week before each meeting.

Training and/or Orientation
Whether you are a new volunteer or starting in a new volunteer assignment, you will receive emails regarding any needed training. Sent only as needed.

Customized messages
Please select to receive this type of message even if you do not wish to receive any other types of messages. This will allow you to receive messages tailored specifically for you or a small group of volunteers affected by the content. These are only sent when needed and only for very specific needs.

Your help is needed to shelve
Messages for volunteers who have received shelver training to let them know when help is needed most.

Schedule reminders
Never forget your next scheduled volunteer shift with these handy reminders that are auto-generated by Volgistics.

Demographics

You may optionally provide the following information. It is used only to help us get a better idea of the demographic make-up of our volunteers.

Birthday:

Gender:

Education:

I Agree

I understand and agree that submitting this application form does not automatically register me as a East Bonner County Library District volunteer, and that there may be certain qualifications I must meet, including the acceptance of established volunteer policies and procedures before I may begin volunteering.

By submitting this form, I attest that the information I have provided on the form is true and accurate.

I Agree