Employment and Volunteering
Interested in working or volunteering at the library? You can view all available employment and volunteering opportunities below.
Volunteer Positions
Event Assistant
What You’ll Do:
- Assist library staff at major events- the tasks will vary but may include providing directions and assisting with setup and cleanup
What You’ll Bring to the Position:
- A willingness to help out occasionally for several hours at a time
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
- A welcoming demeanour
Shelf Reader
What You’ll Do:
- Make sure that our books are located in their intended locations
What You’ll Bring to the Position:
- A great eye for detail
- Great tolerance for repetitive work
- A commitment to a set schedule of shifts (one shift weekly or biweekly)
Craft Preparer
What You’ll Do:
- Help prepare materials for library crafts
What You’ll Bring to the Position:
- Good coordination (cutting with scissors)
- A willingness to help out when needed
Flyer Deliverer
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver flyers/brochures to houses in Smiths Falls
What You’ll Bring to the Position:
- Ability to walk long distances while carrying flyers/brochures
- Available for several hours several times per year
Teen Advisory Board Member
What You’ll Do:
- Provide valuable insight on teen programs and services
What You’ll Bring to the Position:
- A commitment to attending monthly meetings
- Lots of ideas
- Lived experience as a teen in Smiths Falls or the Township of Montague
For more information about the Teen Advisory Board, please see the Teen Programs page.
Volunteering
General Requirements for Volunteers:
- At least 14 years of age (except for the Teen Advisory Board which is for ages 13 to 18)
- Willingness to undergo a vulnerable sector check if necessary for the position
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to follow all library policies and procedures
- Reliability
None of the positions suit you? Maybe you’d like to join the Friends of the Library?