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Make a positive contribution to the quality of community life.

The purpose of the Miami Public Library Volunteer Program is to offer individuals the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the quality of community life through serving as volunteers in various capacities in our library and to enable the library to provide services and service enhancements that could not be provided without volunteers.

Volunteer Applications

Volunteers must complete a volunteer application form available at the library. Volunteers under age 18 must have an approval form signed by a parent or legal guardian. The library has opportunities for volunteers in several different areas of service. Each area has its own specific requirements. Applicants will be interviewed by the supervisor of the area in which they wish to volunteer as noted on their application form. A request for an interview or acceptance of a volunteer will depend on the need for volunteers at the time.

Orientation and Training

Volunteers must receive orientation and training in the specific area of service to which they have applied prior to beginning service. Volunteers work under the supervision of library staff and are evaluated on a periodic basis. Volunteers who do not perform in accordance with acceptable library standards are either assigned to alternate jobs or advised that their services cannot be used by the library. Volunteers agree to a working partnership with library staff and this partnership shall be based on mutual respect. Volunteers agree to follow library policies and procedures as outlined during orientation.

Recognition

Volunteers shall receive regular recognition for their services, an accounting of volunteer time as reported by either the volunteer or the supervisor, and the right to list the library as a reference, if desired.

Liability and Disclaimer

The Miami Public Library is not able to provide any medical, health, accident, worker's compensation or other legal benefits for any volunteer.

Nothing in this policy shall be deemed to create a contract between the volunteer and the Miami Public Library. Both the volunteer and the Miami Public Library have the right to terminate the volunteer's association with the Library at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.