Opportunities From: Volunteer Portal | City of Hillsboro

Assist patrons with learning how to use their devices from smart phones to laptops, and occasionally how to use basic computer programs.  Must be patient, and able to explain clearly how to use a device, or to answer patron questions so they can get the most out of their desktop, laptop, smart phone, smart watch etc.  Bilingual skills helpful but not required.  An ability to work with a wide array of age groups, but a special sensitivity for working with elders is important, as they are the ones most likely to make use of this service.  Ability to work in both android and apple products highly desired, with an above average understanding of the operating systems and how to navigate them on the various devices.

This storytime is always focused on a science theme including a science based activity related to the story.  Volunteers assist with set up, and are proactive in assisting young attendees with the hands on science portion of the activity. Volunteers will assist with clean up afterwards. Volunteers should be prepared for a high degree of interaction, have patience, and the ability to know when to provide help to the little learners. All will be attending with an adult, but some adults are more engaged than others. Volunteers will support storyteller by making sure supplies are available and being safely used, and anticipating the needs to keep the activity components ready to go at all times.  Discovery Storytime alternates with Simple Science monthly alternating between both libraries. 

Assist storyteller Librarian by helping set up the room, pass out namebadges, help attendees find a seat, help with the activities as directed by librarian and help clean up the space after the story.  This storytime is for babies, birth to 12 months.  

English/Spanish storytime for toddlers to pre-K helpers support the storyteller by welcoming patrons, helping set up the room, helping with any crafts, and helping to clean up.  Most helpful to have a somewhat fluent grasp of Spanish to be able to interact with attendees.

Enthusiastically inspire patrons to participate in our signature event, The Summer Reading Program!  Each year has a different theme, but the task is consistent.  Volunteers invite patrons to the table and share information about how to participate in the summer reading program.  Readers of all ages may participate, with slightly different forms for each sections (children, teens, adults).  Online training is provided giving you an overview of the year's process/theme.  Many patrons have done this for years, so just need to pick up their new reading log, and if they are children or teens, get a chance to select a free book!  If time allows, (Meaning you don't have another patron waiting for information) you'll help guide them through the different age categories for their free book.  (they don't have to pick a book from their age category, some of them may read above or below their age, so they can choose what they want).  Be sure to share with them the schedule of programs (outreach and in library) that go along with the summer theme.  (Details usually in the summer event guide, or on a handout you can give them).  Once they've completed their reading log, they'll bring it back and you, the volunteer, enthusiastically praise the accomplishment, have them (or the parent) fill out the short survey, and then award them their certificate, raffle ticket, and a ticket to the end of summer reading program party!  During downtimes, keep the shelves stocked and looking nice.  It's always a great idea to take a look at the various books so you can suggest things to the patrons.  It's always an opportunity to ask them if they have a library card, if they don't be sure you refer them to the librarians at the service desk so they can get one!  

Shute Park Library offers Spanish language computer/technology skills classes for our patrons.  We're looking for a bi-lingual tech class helper to support our teacher and patrons during these classes.  No teaching experience needed, but you do need to be conversationally fluent in Spanish, be comfortable with basic computer skills, familiar with Chromebooks and Google Apps (Docs, gmail, drive), and have an ease working with people with varying backgrounds and skill levels.