Volunteer with Us

North Perth Public Library

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with the North Perth Public Library! Please read the following and then use the link at the bottom to apply. 

Screening Measures for Volunteers

To be considered, volunteers should:

·      Complete the volunteer application form below or in-person

·      Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (if required depending on the nature of the volunteer tasks and if the volunteer is 18+) 

Time Commitment for Volunteers

·       Commitment can vary depending on need and position. Generally, volunteers can expect to receive 8-10 hours per month 

 

Available Volunteer Roles at North Perth Public Library

Collection Maintenance

Duties may include:

·      Shelf reading

·      Inventory

·      Organization/tidying

·      Special collections preparation i.e. puzzles, games, etc.

·      Weeding

·      Cleaning DVDs

·      Shelving DVDs

Technology Support

Duties may include:

·      Basic tech troubleshooting and answer tech-related questions with the public via our Tech Time program

Programming, Special Events and Outreach Support

Duties may include:

·      Program/events or outreach set-up

·      Program/events or outreach clean-up

·      Program/events/outreach prep i.e. cutting, button making

·      Welcoming and assisting program participants

 

If there are current openings, we will contact you to set up an interview. From there, the background check and possibly a vulnerable sector check will be required to begin. 

Please note: the minimum age to volunteer is 14. Those under 18 need a caretaker signature to begin volunteering. 


Friends of the Library

What are Friends for?

  • To help raise funds to buy equipment and materials not available through the regular Library budget.
  • To provide volunteer help at special programs and community events.
  • To promote knowledge of and interest in the functions, services, and needs of the Library.
  • To foster public support for the Library and its development.

Become a Friend

Check out our brochure for more information. 

Membership is free for you and is highly valued by us. Drop by the library and fill out an application form today or apply online here.

 

Apply to be a volunteer now!

Draw for Volunteer Hours (Highschool Students Only)

North Perth Public Library

Draw an outline of a colouring page, bookmark and/or a button template for the North Perth Public Library and get volunteer hours! 

Receive 8 volunteer hrs for one full outline of a colouring page, 4 hrs for a bookmark outline, 2 hrs for a button outline. Please use libraries, community, and/or exploration/adventure as the theme(s) for your creation. 

Must be completed outside of school hours and have already graduated grade 8. 

Colouring page must be 8.5x11 inches

Bookmark must be 2x6 inches

Button must be roughly 1.5x1.5 inches

Submissions can be dropped off in person at any North Perth Public Library branch, or digitally using this link

Please note: NPPL staff may use their discretion if adequate standards are not met in entries submitted. 

Teens & Tweens, Volunteer With Us!

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