Teen Volunteers at Finkelstein Memorial Library: General Volunteering
How to Clean Shelves & Toys
What To Do on a Typical Day
While there may be special projects assigned to you, a typical shift will be:
1. Cleaning toys - use the wipes behind the reference desk to clean all of the toys in the children's play area
2. Tidy the children's room - push in chairs, place stray books on the shelving cart, pick up toy area
3. Edge the shelves - use the Edging Shelves video to learn how to make all shelves even to minimize damage to our books
4. Check the General Volunteers task list on the clipboard at the reference desk. Use the Shelf Cleaning training video on how to dust shelves.
When you've finished each task, check in with our staff at the reference desk to sign off on completed tasks.
How to Edge Shelves
Crafts for a Cause Cart
If you are assigned the Crafts for a Cause cart, be sure to check the binder on the cart for ideas and instructions.
The cart is set up for three main projects. Choose whichever craft you prefer!
1. Make a bookmark for one of our Homebound Patrons.
2. Make a birthday card for one of our Homebound Patrons. Check the binder for names and birthdays.
3. Knit or crochet a rectangle for Warm Up America. Check the binder for details and dimensions.