The Lucy Robbins Welles Library provides information, education, and cultural enrichment for the Newington community through a commitment to excellence in library services. Welles Library uses volunteers to perform tasks not assigned to staff and to enhance library service to the community.
Volunteers generally provide support services to staff or work on special projects.
Selection of Volunteers Volunteers are selected based on their qualifications and the needs of the library at any given time. Selection of volunteers is the responsibility of the Head of Collection Management. Application forms of volunteers who are not selected will be kept on file for a period of one year, subject to review should a suitable volunteer position become available during that time. Training and Supervision Volunteers will receive training in their assigned duties from a library staff member. The volunteer supervisor is the Head of Collection Management unless otherwise specified at the time of selection.