Salary: $0.00 HourlyLocation : Citrus County, FLJob Type: VolunteerJob Number: 24-LIBVOLDepartment: VolunteerOpening Date: 05/17/2024Closing Date: ContinuousGeneral Description Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.The mission of the Library Services Division reflects the commitment we are making to the citizens we serve. The Citrus County Library System promotes the pursuit of knowledge and delivers quality education to the community, embracing the power of information, imagination, and ideas.Citrus County Library Services greatly benefits from the services provided by skilled and motivated volunteers and encourages involvement by Citrus County citizens. For detailed information about Citrus County Library Services, please visit Essential FunctionsCitrus County volunteers are uncompensated individuals who perform services directly related to the business of Citrus County for their benefit, to support the humanitarian, charitable or public service activities. It also helps gain experience in specific endeavors. To qualify as a Citrus County volunteer, an individual must be willing to provide service according to the procedures in this policy of the specific area chosen.Volunteers are individuals who are non-paid, including interns and work-study program students.Classes of Volunteers:
Regular-Service Volunteer means a person engaged in specific voluntary service activities on an ongoing or continual basis. Occasional-Service Volunteer means a person who offers to provide a one-time or occasional voluntary service. Community Service Volunteer means a person who is court-ordered to complete a required number of volunteer hours as part of his/her probation. Minimum RequirementsVolunteer QualificationsAll volunteers must meet minimum qualifications for placement into any County related assignment. The primary qualification for volunteer placement is the ability and suitability to perform a task on behalf of the County. Age - The minimum age of a County volunteer is 14 years of age, and may work as volunteers for a public agency but must avoid hazardous work as defined by the Department of Labor. These volunteers should be closely supervised or serve with a parent. The Fair Labor Standards Act, under the Department of Labor prohibits anyone under 18 to be engaged in hazardous work. This includes driving, working with chemicals, knives and other hazards.The County accepts the service of volunteers with the understanding that such service is at the sole discretion of the County. Volunteers agree that the County may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to terminate the volunteer's relationship with the County. No current County employee may volunteer in a capacity that is similar to his or her regular paid position.01 Please upload a copy of your driver license or state ID to this application. If you are a minor and do not have a state ID or driver license, please upload a copy of your school ID.
- I have provided a copy of my driver license or state ID.
- I have provided a copy of my school ID.
02 Have you previously volunteered for Citrus County? If so, please list dates below. 03 Please explain below what interests or qualifications you have as a volunteer, intern or Community Service worker to include prior volunteer opportunities for this position. Include any relevant skills, experience and/or education. 04 Please indicate which branch you would like to volunteer/intern within Library Services. 05 Please indicate how many hours you would like to volunteer per day, week, or month. 06 Please indicate days of the week you would be available to volunteer.
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
07 Please indicate the time of day you would be available to volunteer.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Late Afternoon
- Anytime
08 Please provide an emergency contact below. Include the contact's full name and phone number. Required Question