How to Become a Library Volunteer

Adults
Please complete the Volunteer Application below or pick up a Volunteer Application at the library. After receiving your application, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to set up an interview.

Children in Grades 6-12
Please complete the Junior Volunteer Application online or pick up a Junior Volunteer Application at the library. After receiving your application, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to set up an interview.

Teens in grades 7-12
Information about joining the Library’s Teen Advisory Board.

Questions?

For more information about volunteer opportunities at the Brighton District Library, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Rosemarie, at rbrennan@brightonlibrary.info or 810-229-6571 ext. 260.

Please Note

While the Brighton District Library strives to accept as many volunteers as possible, we may not be able to place each applicant.

Adult Volunteer Application

Today's Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Email*
Emergency Contact:*
First Last
In case of emergency, we will notify this person.
Relationship to applicant
Emergency Contact's Phone*
I am a (check all that apply)*
- College Student
- Employed
- Unemployed
- Retired
I am seeking this volunteer position:*
- To fulfill court-ordered Community Service
- To satisfy school/class/scholarship Community Service requirements
- To become a regular volunteer (6 months or more)
Are you required to fulfill a specific number of volunteer hours?
- Yes
- No
If you are REQUIRED to fulfill a certain number of volunteer hours, how many?*
Date your Required hours need to be completed:*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
How often are you available to volunteer?
- Once a week
- Once a month
- Daily
- Other
If “other,” please specify:
What days and times of day are you available?
Do you have any physical or health restrictions? (Please specify)*
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please state the crime(s) you were convicted of and explain the date, location, nature and facts surrounding each conviction.
The area(s) in which I have experience and would like to volunteer my time are:*
- Administrative: (General Clerical, Mailings, Community Information Coordinator)
- Marketing & Programming: (Special Events, Adult Programs, Teen Programs, Storytime/Crafts Helper, Summer Reading Programs)
- Library Services: (Shelf Reading, Local History, Materials Processing, Materials Processing, Genealogy Helper/Trainer, Newspaper Indexing (on computer), Outreach)
- Library Maintenance: (Gardening & Yard Work, Meeting rooms set-up & take down, Children's Garden, Handyman)
How did you become interested in the Brighton District Library’s volunteer program?
Are you able to make a minimum commitment of six consecutive months of volunteer service?
- Yes
- No
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Questions?

Please Note

Adult Volunteer Application

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