Opportunities From: Orange County United Way

Position Overview and Impact: The latest statistics state that one in five adults in the United States can not read and write well enough to manage day to day reading and writing tasks such as filling out a permission slip from their child’s school, or read the directions on a medicine bottle. Help break the cycle of illiteracy by becoming a volunteer tutor in the Adult Literacy Program.

Key Responsibilities:

Be 18 years or older and complete the tutor training Meet weekly with your student at the library Introduce library resources to your student Sign in and keep track of tutoring hours

Qualifications:

Patience and the desire to help others learn the joy and value of improved reading Commit to regular meeting times and keeping in contact with the student via phone, text, e-mail or note card Willingness to work with students from various backgrounds

Training and Support Provided:   Prior to tutoring, volunteers will complete a 12-hour tutor training workshop offered throughout the year. All tutors are expected to obtain a library card and to encourage their students to get one also. An orientation to the library will be given by a staff person, covering the various resources in the library. Tutors will be notified of any in-service workshops that would supplement their tutoring skills.

2017 Training Dates: Please call 714-288-2467 to find out when our next training is scheduled.

Benefits of Being a Literacy Volunteer:

Share your love of reading Break the cycle of illiteracy Meet interesting people Learn about the many services in the public library

Time Commitment:  The Reading Lab on the second floor, is open for tutoring the same hours as the library. Tutoring days and times are mutually agreed upon by the tutor and the student, but a minimum of 2 hours a week are encouraged. Tutoring can be worked around vacations and extended leaves.

Length of Commitment:  Six months is requested, but tutors may volunteer as long as they would like provided they remain a volunteer in good standing.

Requirements:   All Literacy volunteers are required to be drug screened and fingerprinted before they can tutor at the Orange Public Library. This process is paid for by the City of Orange. City policy prohibits the library from accepting court-referred volunteers.

 

 

 

The Friends of the Orange Public Library is a non-profit organization of community residents who believe in the value and future of our public library. The Friends support the Library with funds from the Friends Bookstore, by receiving and encouraging personal donations, bequests from estates and distributions from trusts, and by encouraging community support for a better library. This wonderful group of volunteers has been serving the Orange Public Library and the community since 1959.

The Friends of the Orange Public Library operate the Friends of the Library Bookstore Monday - Saturday and are looking for volunteers to help staff the bookstore.  Two to three hour shifts are available throughout the day.  Other volunteer opportunities include sorting through donated books, helping to sell books at the semi-annual booksales, and helping with internet book sales.

If you have a passion for helping the library by helping to raise funds, please consider volunteering for the Friends.

Position Overview and Impact:   Open up the world of technology for someone!  Share your computer skills with novice computer users.  As the world becomes more wired and the economy demands computer knowledge, many people are learning to use a computer for the first time.  Be part of a team that is helping to bridge the digital divide in our community.  Help library users learn to use or increase their skills on the computer and the internet. 

Key Responsibilities:      

During scheduled 2 hour shifts, provide individual help to library patrons using library computer work stations.  Be available to respond to requests from patrons as needed.  Assist users one-on-one with such tasks as: logging on to the computers, MS Office, printing, resume formatting, Internet searching, online job applications, creating free email accounts, uploading attachments and e-mail. Troubleshoot minor computer and printer problems Based on your observation of common user needs and questions, suggest potential classes the library could offer. 

Qualifications:           

Working knowledge of PCs, Microsoft Office, Internet, as well as familiarity with the basic functions of saving and printing materials. Desire to help the library and members of the Orange community.  Ideal volunteer will have good customer service and communication skills, patience, enthusiasm for working with others, and be willing and able to follow directions. Able to commit to and keep scheduled hours.  Willingness and compassion for working with library patrons that come from diverse backgrounds and various walks of life.

Training and Support Provided:    Orientation to the library and its computer policies and procedures.  Access to staff as needed for problem-solving and when confronted with difficult situations.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Opportunity to share your computer skills with others. Help bridge the digital divide and change the lives of new computer users. Hone your computer, communication, teaching skills, and other people skills  Learn about the workings of a Library and the opportunity to develop working relationships with library staff. The library staff would be happy to write letters of recommendation for exceptional volunteer service.

Time Commitment:               Minimum of one scheduled 2 hour shift per week in the library.  The library is open M – W from 10am-9pm and Th - Sat from 10am-6pm. 

Length of Commitment:       Minimum 3 month commitment and 30 hours is requested

Requirements:    All volunteers 16 and older are required to be drug screened and fingerprinted before they can volunteer at the Orange Public Library.  This process is paid for by the City of Orange.  Please note that City policy does not allow the library to accept court-referred volunteers. 

Responsible To:                      Adult Librarian

Position Overview and Impact:        Are you interested in local history? Do you enjoy genealogy? Do you like helping others in their research projects? The Orange Public Library & History Center offers you the opportunity to staff our History Center.   

Key Responsibilities:      

Tasks include answering history related questions (in person and on the phone), shelving and arranging used materials, aiding in genealogy research, and handling of historic materials.  Maintain Visitor log Help patrons retrieve local history material, oversee the use of materials and ensure materials are not removed from the Center Assist patrons with making copies Aid in providing patrons with necessary forms for the Local History Center\ Shelve used materials Directs patrons to specific areas of the Library including appropriate collections and desks (reference, customer service, children’s, etc.

Qualifications:           

The ideal volunteer would have experience with databases. Be skilled and comfortable working with computers Have good customer service and communication skills, patience, enthusiasm for working with others, and be willing and able to follow directions. Must have good attention to details and be able to follow and enforce library policies related to the Local History Center Able to commit to and keep scheduled hours.  Have a desire to help the library and members of the Orange community.   Willingness and compassion for working with library patrons that come from diverse backgrounds and various walks of life.

Training and Support Provided:    An orientation to the library will be given by library staff, covering library resources.  The library will provide ongoing support and access to staff as needed for problem-solving.

Benefits of Volunteering:

The opportunity to learn about Orange Local History Chance to meet new people and help others Learn about the workings of a Library and the opportunity to develop working relationships with library staff. The library staff would be happy to write letters of recommendation for exceptional volunteer service.

Time Commitment:               The ideal volunteer will commit to a minimum of one scheduled 2 hour shift per week.  The Local History Center is currently open M, T, TH from 12-6pm; W from 3-9pm, SA from 2-6pm.  We hope to be able to extend the hours of the Center with the help of volunteers.

Length of Commitment:       Minimum 6 month commitment and 30 hours is requested

Requirements:    All volunteers 16 and older are required to be drug screened and fingerprinted before they can volunteer at the Orange Public Library.  This process is paid for by the City of Orange.  Please note that City policy does not allow the library to accept court-referred volunteers. 

Responsible To:                      Local History Librarian

Position Overview and Impact:        Open up a homebound patron’s world to books and learning.  Provide vital links of friendship and service to local Orange Residents that are homebound and unable to utilize the library’s facility by delivering books to their homes on a monthly basis.

Key Responsibilities:      

Volunteers select materials for their City of Orange homebound patron and deliver the materials once a month.  Volunteers will be given a profile of their homebound patron so that they know what type of materials he/she would like.  Volunteer arrange a delivery schedule based on convenience of both patron and volunteer’s schedule.  Visits are usually scheduled once a month, but can be more often, if desired.  Volunteers should try to visit for at least 15 minutes with their patron to learn about the books the patrons enjoy and other topics of interest. Volunteers need to keep track of checked out materials and ensure that all library materials are returned by due dates   Volunteers use their personal vehicles to pick up the books from the library and to make the deliveries.  Volunteers return all materials to any of the Orange Public Libraries – El Modena, Taft, or Orange Public Library and History Center. 

 Qualifications:           

Desire to help the library and members of the Orange community.   Ideal volunteer will have good customer service and communication skills, patience, enthusiasm for working with others, and be willing and able to follow directions. Able to commit to and keep scheduled hours.  Willingness and compassion for working with library patrons that come from diverse backgrounds and various walks of life. Experience being a mentor or skills working with disabled or vulnerable populations is highly desirable. 

Training and Support Provided:    An orientation to the library will be given by library staff, covering library resources and policies.  The library will provide ongoing support and access to staff as needed for problem-solving.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Chance to meet new people and help others Learn about the workings of a Library and the opportunity to develop working relationships with library staff. The library staff would be happy to write letters of recommendation for exceptional volunteer service.

Time Commitment:               Volunteers give their own time – about 4-6 hours per month. 

Length of Commitment:       Minimum 6 month commitment and 30 hours is requested

Requirements:    All volunteers 16 and older are required to be drug screened and fingerprinted before they can volunteer at the Orange Public Library.  This process is paid for by the City of Orange.  Please note that City policy does not allow the library to accept court-referred volunteers.  Copy of driver’s license and proof of insurance are required once you have completed the City’s background process. 

Responsible To:                      Library Volunteer Coordinator

Position Overview and Impact:   The Orange Public Library is looking for a volunteer who can read books to small groups of children in both English and Spanish.   

Key Responsibilities:      

Volunteer will be responsible for picking a book to read to children in both English and Spanish during 30 minute storytimes.  Volunteers can incorporate music, arts and crafts or other teaching methods into their storytime if prefered Volunteers create their own schedule, but typically need to do a storytime when children are present in the library (10am-6pm) 

Qualifications:           

Some experience working with children, desired. Ability to bring a story to life through creativity and imagination Desire to help the library and members of the Orange community.  Ideal volunteer will have good customer service and communication skills, patience, enthusiasm for working with others, and be willing and able to follow directions. Able to commit to and keep scheduled hours.  Willingness and compassion for working with library patrons that come from diverse backgrounds and various walks of life.

Training and Support Provided:    Orientation to the library and its children's library.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Opportunity to inspire young children to use their imaginations and bring stories to life for them.  Learn about the workings of a Library and the opportunity to develop working relationships with library staff. The library staff would be happy to write letters of recommendation for exceptional volunteer service.

Time Commitment:              One 30 minute storytime per week.  The Orange Public Library is open M – W from 10am-9pm and Th - Sat from 10am-6pm.  The El Modena Branch is open M-W from 2-7pm and Th-Sat from 1-6pm. 

Length of Commitment:       Minimum 3 month commitment and 30 hours is requested 

Requirements:    All volunteers 16 and older are required to be drug screened and fingerprinted before they can volunteer at the Orange Public Library.  This process is paid for by the City of Orange.  Please note that City policy does not allow the library to accept court-referred volunteers. 

Responsible To:                     Children's Librarian