State law requires that the Seattle Public Library perform a criminal records check on any volunteer who will be working with children. Read volunteer is asked to fill out a short form, which is then sent to the Washington State Patrol. The state patrol verifies that the volunteer has not been convicted of a crime involving a minor child or vulnerable adult. Any information in the report is kept confidential. All volunteers are invited to either attend a group training and orientation session or meet one on one with the program coordinator.
Volunteers can look through the books, test sit a rocker and get tips on reading aloud to kids.
We also use that time to explain library policies and fill out necessary paperwork. They will let you know about volunteer orientation sessions and answer any questions you may have about the program. There are many ways that volunteers can be a part of Seattle Public Library. Volunteers assist students with their homework, facilitate structured English conversation programs for newly arrived immigrants, assist library patrons on the computer and help library staff with special projects. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.