Queens Library

Join Queens Library for Summer Fun at Rockaway Beach. We will be on-hand to meet and greet local residents and visitors telling them about the fantastic programs and services offered by the library, free-of-charge! The space at Beach 98th Street will host free lawn games, a kids play area, activity and reading areas, a book share program, and more! Volunteers are needed to assist: Distribute flyers, brochures, and pamphlets Provide free giveaways to the public Help sign-up new library card holders SKILLS REQUIRED 14 years old and up (Minors must have valid parental consent form uploaded to their volunteer account; working papers are not required.) Outgoing personality; able to talk with others. DATE/TIME Fridays, Saturday, Sundays July 13 - August 26, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm LOCATION Beach 98th Street and Shorefront Parkway in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk APPLY NOW Click the "Express Interest/Sign-Up" button for a specific date to create a volunteer profile to get started! A valid email address is required to register.

8/19/18 10:00 AM +more

Join Queens Library for the Cambria Heights Health Fair. We will be on-hand to meet and greet local residents and visitors telling them about the fantastic programs and services offered by the library, free-of-charge! Volunteers are needed to assist: Distribute flyers, brochures, and pamphlets Provide free giveaways to the public Help sign-up new library card holders SKILLS REQUIRED 14 years old and up (Minors must have valid parental consent form uploaded to their volunteer account; working papers are not required.) Outgoing personality; able to talk with others. DATE/TIME Saturday, August 18 10:00 am - 3:00 pm LOCATION Deliverance Baptist Church 227-11 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights, NY 11411 APPLY NOW Click the "Express Interest/Sign-Up" button for a specific date to create a volunteer profile to get started! A valid email address is required to register.

8/18/18 11:00 AM

Join Queens Library for Jamaica Hospital Medical Center's Annual Community Health Fair & Back to School Drive. We will be on-hand to meet and greet local residents and visitors telling them about the fantastic programs and services offered by the library, free-of-charge! Volunteers are needed to assist: Distribute flyers, brochures, and pamphlets Provide free giveaways to the public Help sign-up new library card holders SKILLS REQUIRED 14 years old and up (Minors must have valid parental consent form uploaded to their volunteer account; working papers are not required.) Outgoing personality; able to talk with others. DATE/TIME Saturday, August 18, 2018 Shift 1: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Shift 2: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm LOCATION Pentecostal Deliverance Center 198-02 Linden Blvd. St. Albans, NY 11412 APPLY NOW Click the "Express Interest/Sign-Up" button to create a volunteer profile to get started! A valid email address is required to register.

8/25/18 10:00 AM +more

Over 7 weeks Teens will learn and refine acting techniques, and skills by engaging in theater games, and group discussions, as well as, taking direction from one another etc. Teens will learn a manageable script to read and perform taken from our collection, and used in local schools. Volunteer will have a performance on the last Tuesday. Regular attendance is mandatory. SKILLS REQUIRED 14- 19 years old (Minors must possess parental/guardian consent & valid NYS working papers). Dependable and organized; the demonstrated ability to apply oneself to a personal craft or hobby. Solid attendance at school SCHEDULE Tuesdays starting Spetember 18, 2018 - November 6, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:30pm ADDITIONAL NOTES Minors must upload required documents with application to their volunteer account. Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers. APPLY NOW CLICK THE "EXPRESS INTEREST" BUTTON AND CREATE A VOLUNTEER PROFILE TO GET STARTED! A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER.

9/25/18 4:30 PM +more

Volunteer Logistics Facilitator to work within the Shipping deptartment at Central. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide support in loading and Stage and remove bins for loading and off-loading, routing incoming and outgoing materials on a daily basis. Sort routing materials to owning locations for delivery next day by priority. Complete multiple deliveries which can include a collection of packages and/or boxes to appropriate recipients within Central Library. Retrieve materials for delivery or processing from various departments within Central Library. Process outgoing materials for UPS. Package, box and palletize book sale materials. Retrieve and stage recycling materials. On scanning system record, log and save into scanning system all Bill Of Ladings from deliveries. Count and record inventory items. Maintain a clutter free work environment. Duties as assigned. SKILLS REQUIRED 18 years old and older, perferably a college student. Dependable and organized. ​Able to work in a fast paced environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required to utilize a computer to enter and retrieve information; and to communicate with staff and external customers. Use of telephone, copier, fax and desktop computer other office equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May use a computer/video display terminal. SCHEDULE Mondays - Fridays 9:00am - 4:00 pm ADDITIONAL NOTES Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers. APPLY NOW CLICK THE "EXPRESS INTEREST" BUTTON AND CREATE A VOLUNTEER PROFILE TO GET STARTED! A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER.

Through 6/30/19

The clerical/office volunteer will responsible for performing a variety of clerical tasks in the Executive Office. These tasks will include filing documents, answering phones and screening calls, organizing supplies, mail support, and updating electronic documents w/ pertinent information. REQUIREMENTS 25 years old or older 5 years of secretarial/administrative experience. Proofreading and editing skills Must be reliable, a self-starter, organized and willing to learn. The candidate will be entrusted with confidential information; must exercise integrity and discretion. SCHEDULE Monday – Friday (Part-time, flexible schedule) 9am – 5pm ADDITIONAL NOTES Resumes are required. Please upload resume with application. Volunteer placements are not guaranteed. Due to limited availability for interviews, only applicants with applicable skills and experience will be contacted. Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers. APPLY NOW Click the "EXPRESS INTEREST" button and create a volunteer profile to get started! A valid email address is required to register.

Through 6/30/19

Prospective Volunteers will be working closely with Elmhurst Case Managers in our Grant funded Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Comprehensive Immigrant Services program. Potential Volunteers will be providing translation via phone conference and/or on site to translate for non-English speaking participants seeking case management services and support. Volunteers will provide translation specifically for informational sessions, orientations, intake appointments, workshops and as needed to collect data regarding Participants background and progress to facilitate services. Volunteers will be also expected to have on call availability (hours are discussed at approval opportunity) and extend outreach to neighborhood to advertise for Case Management Services. Additionally, volunteers would help during intake appointments to collect data regarding participants background and progress to facilitate services. REQUIREMENTS Must be Fluent Reading/Writing and Communication in Bengali, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin. Previous experience as a translator (formal/ informal) preferred but not mandatory ADDITIONAL NOTES Flexible schedule: Specific volunteer schedules depend on individual dates and times available. Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers. APPLY NOW CLICK THE "EXPRESS INTEREST" BUTTON AND CREATE A VOLUNTEER PROFILE TO GET STARTED! A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER.

Through 6/30/19

The Rochdale Adult Learning Center seeks volunteers who are dedicated to improving the educational and vocational opportunities of adult learners in New York City. The Adult Education Tutor at Rochdale ALC will provide assistance to students who are in need of improving their literacy skills. The tutor will work with students who need individual support and remediation on specific academic skills in all subject areas. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist adult learners with digital literacy, reading, writing, math, science, social studies or speech via one on one and/or small group tutoring Employ cirriculum materials in response to student needs, and creates handouts, prompts, and assignments as needed Take attendance Distribute and collect forms Maintain confidentiality of student records Participate in staff trainings as required REQUIREMENTS 18 years of age and older (college students perferred B+ or higher in any one subject area: ENG 125 and ENG 126; MATH 104, 111, and 120; or BIO 120, CHEM 106, PHYS 115, or SPCH 182 Voice and Diction Ability to communicate effectively individually and with groups Prior tutoring and/or teaching experience is perferred but not required SCHEDULE Must be able to work a flexible but dedicated schedule; minimum 2 hours per week Volunteer schedules depend on individual dates and times available. ADDITIONAL NOTES Please submit resume, statement of interest, and an unofficial transcript with volunteer application. Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers. Volunteer placements are not guaranteed. Due to limited availability for interviews, only applicants with applicable skills and experience will be contacted. APPLY NOW Click the "EXPRESS INTEREST" button and create a volunteer profile to get started! A valid email address is required to register.

Through 6/30/19

This summer, Queens Library will host a unique pop-up science exhibit where the public can learn how scientists on board a research drilling ship are studying the seafloor’s core! There will be six kiosks on display as part of this exhibit, plus a special exhibit of an inflatable, 45-foot replica of the JOIDES Resolution ship. Volunteers will monitor one of the kiosks (hands on displays). They will work with the children and families that visit these displays, interact with Children, teens and families working with the JOIDES Resolution exhibit (hands on displays). DATE: August 15, 2018 - August 31, 2018 TIME: Between the hours of 11:30 am - 4:30pm REQUIREMENTS: 16 years of age or older (Minors must provide valid parental consent and NYS working papers). Strong communication skills required. Outgoing personality; able to talk with others Work well with children, teens and families ADDITIONAL NOTES Please upload documents with the volunteer application. Applications will not be processed until all documents are recieved. Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers. APPLY NOW Click the "EXPRESS INTEREST" button and create a volunteer profile to get started! A valid email address is required to register.

Through 8/31/18