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Depending on a library’s staffing levels and the size of a particular program, volunteers may be needed to ensure a program runs smoothly. To help find the best volunteers for each program, here are some sample questions that can help pinpoint each volunteer’s strengths and weaknesses.
Depending on a library’s staffing levels and the size of a particular program, volunteers may be needed to ensure a program runs smoothly. To help find the best volunteers for each program, here are some sample questions that can help pinpoint each volunteer’s strengths and weaknesses.
What is your availability for helping with programs? Are there specific days or times you are available, or do you have open availability to help as needed?
If you agree to volunteer for a program, will we be able to rely on your participation?
As a volunteer, a staff member would direct you in your assigned tasks for the day. Are you able to follow direction?
Do you speak any languages other than English?
Do you have experience working with children? If so, in what capacity?
Do you have any volunteer experience?
What tasks are you most interested in helping with? With programs, we will need help with setting up, cleaning up, assisting children with projects, distributing supplies, and answering questions.
What ages do you prefer to work with?
Do you work best independently or in a group?
Are you comfortable speaking to groups of people?
What types of programs are you most interested in assisting with?
Hypothetical situation: a child is getting very upset because he can’t figure out how to complete a project. What do you do?
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