Volunteer with Us
North Perth Public Library
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with the North Perth Public Library! Please read the following and then use the link at the bottom to apply.
Screening Measures for Volunteers
To be considered, volunteers should:
· Complete the volunteer application form below or in-person
· Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (if required depending on the nature of the volunteer tasks and if the volunteer is 18+)
Time Commitment for Volunteers
· A mutually agreeable schedule will be determined following the initial meeting with the interested volunteer
· Commitment can vary depending on need
· Generally, volunteers can expect to receive 8-10 hours per month (~2 hours per week).
Available Volunteer Roles at North Perth Public Library
Collection Maintenance
Duties may include:
· Shelf reading
· Inventory
· Organization/tidying
· Special collections preparation i.e. puzzles, games, etc.
· Weeding
· Cleaning DVDs
· Shelving DVDs
Technology Support
Duties may include:
· Basic tech troubleshooting and answer tech-related questions with the public via our Tech Time program
Programming, Special Events and Outreach Support
Duties may include:
· Program/events or outreach set-up
· Program/events or outreach clean-up
· Program/events/outreach prep i.e. cutting, button making
· Welcoming and assisting program participants
If there are current openings, we will contact you to set up an interview. From there, the background check and possibly a vulnerable sector check will be required to begin.
Please note: the minimum age to volunteer is 14. Those under 18 need a caretaker signature to begin volunteering.
Apply to be a volunteer now!
Draw for Volunteer Hours (Highschool Students Only)
North Perth Public Library
Draw an outline of a colouring page, bookmark and/or a button template for the North Perth Public Library and get volunteer hours!
Receive 8 volunteer hrs for one full outline of a colouring page, 4 hrs for a bookmark outline, 2 hrs for a button outline. Please use libraries, community, and/or exploration/adventure as the theme(s) for your creation.
Must be completed outside of school hours and have already graduated grade 8.
Colouring page must be 8.5x11 inches
Bookmark must be 2x6 inches
Button must be roughly 1.5x1.5 inches
Submissions can be dropped off in person at any North Perth Public Library branch, or digitally using this link.
Please note: NPPL staff may use their discretion if adequate standards are not met in entries submitted.