Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering for Deschutes Public Library.

If you've volunteered with us before, there is no need to reapply. Contact us at judye@deschuteslibrary.org or call (541) 312-1039.

If you're a new volunteer complete the following application to become a Deschutes Public Library volunteer. Once you complete the form, click the submit button at the bottom. *Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Our volunteer positions require a minimum 4-6 month commitment and shifts are scheduled in 2 hour shifts/week. DPL has very few openings for short-term opportunities but please contact your local library volunteer liaison for information on availability of short term opportunities.

Please note: Much of our communication is done via email. Please be sure to check your email for response to your application submission. You will be contacted within 7-10 days. If no email is provided, you will be contacted by phone.

Completion of a volunteer application does not guarantee placement in a volunteer position.

Questions? General or community/court order service related questions, contact the Deschutes Public Library Volunteer Services Program at 541-312-1039 or judye@deschuteslibrary.org

(* below indicates a required entry)

Name and address

First name:

Last name:

Middle name:

Type:

Street 1:

Street 2:

Street 3:

City:

State:

* Zip: *

Contact phone:

* OK to call me here

Work phone:

OK to call me here

Cell phone:

Email address:

Demographic Information

A birth date is required in order to run a background screening. Other demographic information is used to help us get a better idea of the demographic make-up of our volunteers.

If you are volunteering for any type of community service, court ordered or school related, we would like to learn more. Please provide the information below under "Volunteering at the Library"

Date of birth:

Gender:

Education:

T-Shirt size:

How did you hear about volunteering?:

Library Locations

Please choose your library location.

Availability

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

Emergency Contact

First name:

Last name:

Street 1:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home phone:

Cell phone:

Relationship:

Reference

Please provide work related or non-family member.

First name:

Last name:

Street 1:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home phone:

* OK to call here

Work phone:

Cell phone:

OK to call here

Relationship:

Email Preferences

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 checkboxes below to select the kinds of email you would like to receive from us.

What kinds of email would you like to receive?

Electronic newsletters

Recruitment appeals

Volunteer Experience

List your volunteer experience.

Volunteering at the Library

Tell us why you'd like to volunteer at the library and what you hope to gain from the experience.

If you are volunteering for community service hours (court ordered, school etc.) please tell us more - the number of hours, the reason for the hours and completion date is helpful information in the processing of your application.

Skills

Photo Release

Deschutes Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of all people of all ages at the library and sponsored events for publicity. If you do not want to be photographed or filmed, please "opt out" by notifying your Volunteer Liaison. Names will not be used in publicity without consent.

Volunteer Agreement

All volunteers must read the following

As a Deschutes Public Library (DPL) volunteer, I will remain loyal to the mission, vision and values of DPL. I agree to follow all applicable DPL policies and agree to follow any changes or additions made regarding policies. Failure to follow the policies may result in immediate release from my volunteer commitment to DPL.

Screening Authorization

Deschutes Public Library conducts a criminal history background check on all potential volunteers age 18 and over. Checks are conducted at the time of application and may be conducted annually, seasonally or any time during a volunteer’s services with DPL. I grant Deschutes Public Library permission to check civil and/or criminal records to verify my eligibility to volunteer.

Please note: if you are looking to complete court ordered service hours not all court ordered needs can be met. For more information on meeting community service needs or eligibility for volunteering (criminal offenses or other), contact the Volunteer Services Program Coordinator.

Confidentiality

As a volunteer at DPL, I understand that I may work with or be exposed to information which may be confidential in nature. All information, including conversations with and heard by library staff regarding customer accounts, lost materials, overdue fines, borrowing habits and day-to-day library business transactions, is to be kept strictly confidential. I will not discuss this information with anyone who is not directly involved in these areas. I understand that failure to maintain confidentiality may result in immediate release from my volunteer commitment at DPL. The obligation to comply with this policy continues after the volunteer relationship with DPL ends.

By checking the “I agree” checkbox below, you agree to allow a background screening and that you have read and understood all of the information provided in this agreement.

I Agree