Volunteer
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY POSITIONS
Housekeeping and Grounds Care
Water and care for potted plants and flower arrangements around the library.
Assist in the care of trees and plants on the library grounds, weed and rake grounds.
Collect trash from the library grounds and help maintain pleasant appearance.
Assist with seasonal and other building decorations.
TIME: MORNINGS 4-8HRS/WK. FLEXIBLE HOURS
Computer Reference
Assist library patrons in use of library computers: log-in, use of Windows’ screens, document format, copying, printing,
Help troubleshoot patron’s computer, Internet and Email problems.
TIME: TUESDAY, THURSDAY OR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS 2HR. SHIFTS FLEXIBLE HOURS
Kealakekua Library Assistance
FOLK member to pick up books and deliver to Kailua-Kona Library for Book Sales. Books are boxed.
Art and Help Books repaired to make available for future sale.
Student help for shelving and simple clerical tasks.
Coordinate or facilitate a program, book club or family reading program.
TIME: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday 10:30AM to 7:00 PM
Book Pricing
Assist F.O.L.K. personnel in pricing and labeling all donated books for sale events–Lobby sales, Lanai sales, etc. Some
training necessary
TIME: 2 HRS/DAY, 2 DAYS/WEEK. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
Book Sorting
Assist F.O.L.K. personnel in evaluating and sorting all book donations to the library: sort according to established
criteria for publication date, subject matter, condition of item, etc. Some training required. (A true book lover’s job!)
TIME: TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS 8:00 am to noon.
Books Are Building Blocks–Family Literacy Program
Volunteer Program Director - coordinate program setup and volunteers
Assist F.O.L.K. personnel in program set-up, welcoming and registering guests, setting up tables and chairs, serving
refreshments and food, help with break-down and clean-up.
Reader: read aloud to a group of children, teens or adults and lead group in discussion of reading materials.
TIME: FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH BEGINS IN SEPT. 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Publicity Assistant
Assist F.O.L.K. personnel in creating signage (price lists, name tags, announcements, flyers), assist in flyer distribution,
update information on library bulletin boards.
TIME: 2-4 HRS/WEEK FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Lobby Book Sales
Coordinate the Lobby Book Sales program: working with other crew, keep shelves well stocked, arrange displays, keep
signage currant, oversee promotional lobby sale events, work with sorting crew for appropriate book selection.
TIME: 2-4 HOURS/WEEK FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
Lanai Book Sales
Assist with book sale preparation, set-up, actual sale, tear-down and clean-up.
TIME: SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
2 HOUR SHIFTS FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
Book Repair
Repair Library Books for return to circulation.
TIME: FLEXIBLE TRAINING REQUIRED
For further information on any of these positions or TO VOLUNTEER for any of these positions, please contact:
Ken Guerra, F.O.L.K. Director
Tel: 808-322-0077
Email konakeni@gmail.com