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Volunteers

a. Role of Volunteers

The Board values the contributions that volunteers make to the library. Volunteers can enhance the provision of special programs at its branches, assisting paid staff in the preparation and delivery of these programs.

Staff will identify positions available for volunteers.

All volunteers must complete a volunteer application form. A satisfactory criminal records and child abuse registry check is also required for any volunteers who will interact with the public. Once a volunteer’s application is approved, the library will provide appropriate training, adequate supervision and regular assessments. The goal is to ensure that the volunteer gains valuable experience in a pleasant work environment, while providing the library with valuable assistance.

Western Counties Regional Library reserves the right to decline any volunteer application.

b. Friends of the Library Groups

The Board encourages the establishment of a Friends of the Library (FOL) group for every branch. FOL groups can be powerful advocates for their libraries. They raise funds for local projects and can support regional fundraising initiatives. The library will support the establishment of FOL groups. Branch staff should maintain ongoing contact as appropriate.

c. Book Sales in Cooperation with Friends of the Library Groups

Book sales may be conducted in cooperation with Friends of the Library groups, providing the following criteria are met:

  1. The Regional Library will provide the books to be sold and will deliver them to the nearest library branch. Additional books may be gathered by the Friends to add to the sale.

  2. The Friends agree to provide the labour to unpack, arrange and conduct the sale at the library branch and to transport the books if the sale is at a location other than the library branch.

  3. The books must be sold at the price established by the Regional Library Board.

  4. The Friends will be responsible for the disposal of any leftover books at the end of the sale.

  5. Profits will be split on a 50/50 basis between the Friends group and the Regional Library.

  6. The Regional Library will arrange for usual publicity before the sale.

  7. Timing for the sale and for other related activities will be made by mutual agreement between the Friends group and the staff.

 
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