We appreciate your interest in becoming a Prescott Public Library volunteer. Our volunteers perform valuable tasks which enhance services for patrons and provide support for staff. We have a dedicated crew of volunteers who remain in their positions, so not all positions are available at all times.

The City of Prescott requirements for volunteers include a background check.

The following position descriptions are intended to give you an overview of the volunteer jobs. Most volunteers work 2-4 hour shifts once or twice each week

•  Check-in volunteers work with the sorting machine and a computer to check-in items returned
  by patrons. This job is performed standing and requires squatting, bending, stretching, and
  frequent lifting up to 50 lbs, and some typing.
• Shelving volunteers need the ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically. This position
  requires standing, squatting, bending, stretching and lifting.
• Book Sale volunteers help sort, price, and shelve materials donated to the Friends of the Library
  Book Sale. The ability to bend, stand and lift is needed. This position is not responsible for retail
  sales or cash handling.
• Books on Wheels volunteers deliver books to homebound patrons residing in Prescott city
  limits. Requires use of personal transportation.
• Program Docent volunteers assist Adult Services Staff at large library programs by setting up
  chairs and audiovisual equipment, distributing assistive hearing devices, greeting patrons and
  introducing speakers.
• Technical Services volunteers prepare and mend materials for circulation as directed by staff.
• Youth Services volunteers help with a variety of tasks including helping to prepare crafts and do
  set-up for family programs, create bulletin boards, and other organizational tasks.
• Rock Garden volunteers assist with maintaining cloth toys, blocks and other items handled by
  our youngest patrons.

Revised September 2022