Get Involved!

Thank you for considering us with your extra time! We would love some extra help and take volunteers on an ongoing basis. Would you like to be a part of our Friends of the Library group? Click here to be directed to our Friends’ page.

Read below if you are looking to volunteer but are not interested in our Friends of the Library Group.

At this time, any prospective volunteers can reach out to Ryan O’Hora, Director, at . After successful completion of required documents our volunteers will be added to an email listing and we will send out a regular email with volunteer opportunities. As our seasons change we are always looking for rotating volunteers.

Parameters:

Volunteers Ages 18 and older

1. All adult volunteers shall work under the provisions of NH RSA 508:17.
2. All volunteers age 18 or older shall be subject to a NH Criminal Record Release prior to beginning volunteer work at the Library.
3. All approved volunteers shall sign the Library’s Volunteer Service Agreement prior to volunteering service.
4. All approved volunteers shall receive volunteer orientation and training.
5. All adult volunteers shall record all time spent volunteering at the Library on a Volunteer Hours Log which shall be regularly reviewed by library staff. The log shall be kept on file at the Library.

Volunteers under the age of 18

1. All minor volunteers shall work under the provisions of NH RSA 508:17 and, as applicable based on the tasks assigned, NH RSA 276-A (youth employment law) and U.S. Department of Labor child labor provisions and guidance.
2. Tasks assigned to volunteers under 18 are intended to avoid hazardous occupations and otherwise align with federal child labor restrictions
3. All Library volunteers shall be 14 years of age or older.
4. Prior to volunteering service, minor volunteers shall submit proof of age (e.g. birth certificate, driver’s license), and the Library shall keep a copy of such proof of age in the volunteer’s file.
5. If required by the NH Department of Labor for the type of service being performed, prior to volunteering service, volunteers under the age of 16 shall provide the applicable NH youth documentation (often referred to as Youth Employment Certificate/
   “Working papers”), and the Library shall keep a copy in the volunteer’s file.
6. If required by the NH Department of Labor for the type of service being performed, prior to volunteering, volunteers aged 16 and 17 shall provide the applicable written parent/guardian permission documentation, and the Library shall keep a copy in the volunteer’s file.
7.  Prior to volunteering service, all minor volunteers shall have their parent or legal guardian sign the Library’s Volunteer Service Agreement.
8. All volunteers shall receive volunteer orientation and training.
9. All minor volunteers shall record all time spent volunteering at the Library on a Volunteer Hours Log which shall be regularly reviewed by Library staff. The log shall be kept on file at the Library.