Purpose/Objective: Assist with garden planting, maintenance, and harvesting as needs are identified.
Reports to: Coordinator of Volunteers for the library/ department or other staff as designated.
Key Responsibilities: Assist in keeping garden plots tidy, with plant maintenance, and with seasonal cleanup.
Goal: Ensuring great customer experiences by increasing the capacity of the library to provide a welcoming environment.
Qualifications:
· Have a basic knowledge of gardening.
· Be responsible and dependable.
· Follow directions and work with minimal supervision.
· Be courteous and pleasant with library customers and staff.
· Display appropriate behavior and dress for my position as a library volunteer.
· Minimum of 18 years old.
Time Commitment: Dependent on season –one/two hours weekly in spring and summer months. Seek help on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Training/Support:
· Participate in the Richland Library Volunteer Orientation (mission, purpose, volunteer program, policies and procedures)
· Participate in an Orientation to the library/department location
· Training from library staff in order to be a successful Customer Experience Assistant volunteer
· Ongoing support provided by the coordinator of volunteers or other identified staff
Benefits:
· Knowing you are sharing your knowledge of landscaping with the Ballentine community
· Increasing library customers’ experience when visiting the library
· Exposure to the library’s diverse collection and services
