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Help break ground at St. Johns Library!
ORGANIZATION: Multnomah County Library
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Want to be a part of Multnomah County Library history? Help us at the St. Johns Library groundbreaking event on Wednesday, November 13! St. Johns Library will be renovated and expanded. The existing building will remain and around 2,900 more square feet will be added. Learn more about the expanded St. Johns Library. Date & Time: Wednesday, November 13, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: The event is taking place at 7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland, OR 97203 ( map).
Age Requirement: 16+ or any age if volunteering with a parent/guardian
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Help set up and break down the event
- Greet event guests and encourage them to sign the guest book
- Answer directional questions and help attendees find their way around
- Escort event speakers
- Assist with event clean up
Special Skills & Qualifications
- Enjoy talking with people
- Conversationally fluent in English
- Flexible and willing to help with different tasks (assigned at the event)
- Able to walk up and down stairs and lift light items. There may be times when a volunteer will be asked to lift items up to 20 pounds during set up and take down
- Able to stand and move around for up to 3 hours
Benefits
- Be a part of Multnomah County Library history as we break ground on the new St. Johns Library
- Connect with library patrons, community members, and library staff
- Earn volunteer service hours
Training
- On site training provided at the event
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About Multnomah County Library
Location:
Volunteer Services, 221 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, US
Mission Statement
Empowering our community to learn and create
Description
Multnomah County Library is the oldest public library on the west coast, with a history that dates back to 1864. Today, Central Library and 18 other neighborhood libraries make up a library system that offers more than 2.8 million books and other library materials. As Oregon's largest public library, Multnomah County Library serves nearly one-fifth of the state's population.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7510 North Charleston AvenuePortland, OR 97203
DATE POSTED
October 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Ushering
- English
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Wednesday, November 13, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- All volunteers must complete a volunteer application