Burlington Public Library
  22 Sears Street
  Burlington, MA  01803

Library Volunteers

 

    The Burlington Public Library welcomes responsible volunteers.  Volunteers are valued by the library as an important support for paid staff and as a demonstration that residents appreciate the positive impact of the library on the quality of life in Burlington.  Volunteers are trained for routine, recurring tasks and/or occasional special events.  Volunteers do not replace paid staff, particularly members of the Burlington Municipal Employees Association.

    The Adult Volunteer program is the responsibility of the Assistant Director, who may assign individual volunteers to specific staff or staff areas for training and tasks. 

    Teen volunteers are particularly valued in the summer months and are supervised by the Youth Services staff. 

VOLUNTEER PROCEDURES
     Adult volunteers must fill out a volunteer application form and arrange for an interview with the Assistant Director.  A written description of the volunteer program will be provided at that time. 

    Volunteers age 18 or older must have a successful Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) background check, done by the Town of Burlington. Paperwork to initiate that can be filled out at the time of the interview.  Specifics of an applicant's criminal record will be treated confidentially by library staff.

     Volunteers in grades 5-12 are considered Teen Volunteers and serve through the Young Adult volunteer program.  A parent must sign the Teen Volunteer's application form to give permission for the child's service in the library.  Teen volunteers must fill out a Teen Volunteer Application and return it to the Young Adult Librarian.