Teen Volunteers: The Children's Department welcomes teen volunteers throughout the year and especially during summer months. Teen volunteers must be at least 13 years of age and they must have begun 8th grade. All teen volunteers must be interviewed by Helen Cowan Margiotti or Nichole Dwight.

Computer Tutors (English speaking and Spanish speaking):
Volunteers to provide one-on-one help to people who want to improve their computer skills.
Responsibilities:
• Meet one hour per week with an assigned student in the Library’s computer lab.
• Help that student improve their computer skills. Tutors will be matched with students who fit their level
of computer expertise. Many students will be at a very basic level (learning to use the mouse, start using
email, etc.) and so it is not necessary for tutors to possess advanced computer knowledge.

Requirements:
Some computer experience; At least 18 years old; Able to volunteer one hour/week; Enjoy helping others

Background:
Although the Library offers computer classes, we are unable to meet the increasing demand for computer
instruction. Also, many individuals who want to begin using computers or upgrade their skills would
be best served by one-on-one instruction. In many cases, just a few hours of one-on-one instruction will be
sufficient to prepare the student to take advantage of the classes available at Vineland Public Library or elsewhere
in Cumberland County. This is a great way to make a difference in someone’s life and can be very
rewarding.

ESL Tutor (English as a Second Language):
The Library is seeking volunteers to provide one-on-one help to people who speak another language and
want to improve their English proficiency. Students may have very low to intermediate or advanced English
skills and may wish to work on their conversation skills or need help with reading or writing in English.
Tutors and students will be matched according to needs. The Library will provide training for tutors and
textbooks to use during the tutoring process. Space in the Library will be provided for tutoring sessions to
take place. Tutoring assignments will normally last for four months.

Responsibilities:
• Attend two 1-hour training sessions.
• Meet one hour per week with an assigned student in the Library.
• Sign the Library volunteer book after each tutoring session.
• Let the project manager know of any questions or problems you or your student are experiencing.

Requirements:
Be at least 18 years old; Speak English; Be able to volunteer one hour a week; Enjoy helping others
Children learn the language of their new country through attending school with English-speaking children
and the efforts of their teachers. Adults face a much more difficult task. You can make a difference in someone’s
life by volunteering to help him or her along in their journey to communicate in English.

Adopt a Shelf: Volunteers are needed to shelf-read the library’s collection. A minimum of once a week (for approximately 1/2 - 1 hour) is required to ensure all books in a chosen area are in order.

Public Office Assistant: A volunteer to assist patrons using the photocopier, microfilm and fax machines plus shelving new books and CDs. This requires coming to the library for at least 2 hours each week on a set schedule. People skills are a must. Training will be provided.

Computer Management Assistant: This volunteer is needed to assist patrons trying to sign up to use library computers and help retrieve printouts. The volunteer position requires a minimum of 2 hours each week on a set schedule, strong people skills and ability to learn how to use library equipment. Strong computer skills is not a requirement.

Puppy Tales (please follow link): We require therapy dog registration; passing the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test; registering with the national R.E.A.D. organization with a course of study and testing; at least 4 visits to the library each year; on site training. An interview with Anita Lupcho is required.


Contact Information:
Make an appointment to see Volunteer Coordinator Anita Lupcho (794-4244 ext. 4734).
If you are a teen make an appointment to see Helen Cowan Margiotti or Samantha Tai (794-4244 ext. 4246).