Volunteer Position Description

Outdoor Garden Specialist

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Purpose: The purpose of the garden specialist role is to assist the library in keeping the outdoor garden in good health.

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Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Upon successful completion of the volunteer screening process and adequate training garden specialist volunteers will assist with: 

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• Maintain weeding in assigned area of garden.

• Plant, remove, and transplant greenery.
• Suggest plant, flower, tree or other greenery purchases.
• Collaborate with other gardeners to maintain the integrity of the garden.

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Time Commitment & Scheduling:  Seasonal.  One to two hours a week, as needed, coordinated with the volunteer supervisor.

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Volunteer Qualifications, Skills & Abilities: Garden specialist volunteers need to possess the gardening skills and physical ability to perform the tasks listed. Upon completion of training and a reasonable time on task, volunteers must be able to retain procedures and perform tasks independently with limited supervision.

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While on duty, volunteers serve as representatives of the Rushville Public Library and, to this end, must present and conduct themselves in a positive, friendly, and helpful manner to the general public, fellow volunteers, and library staff.

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This role has occasional exposure to dirt, dust and mold.  Visual and physical abilities are necessary to retrieve materials from tables and the ground, to lift, carry, push, and pull carts.  Heavy items are to be handled by library staff only.  

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Volunteer Screening Process: In addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, volunteers must agree to abide by library and program guidelines as outlined in the Volunteer Handbook and successfully complete a volunteer screening process which includes: 

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• Volunteer application

• Volunteer interview

• Criminal background check (for volunteers ages 18+)

• Parental permission form (for volunteers under 18)

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Volunteer Supervision: The RPL director is the volunteer coordinator and is responsible for screening and scheduling volunteers, initiating and monitoring the volunteer training process, and problem-solving any issues or concerns volunteers may have.  All library staff members are available to answer questions or provide volunteer support on a day-to-day basis.

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Volunteer Training: Volunteers will be provided orientation and on-the-job training for the tasks involved.

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Personal Appearance/Dress Code: As a representative of the Rushville Public Library, we request volunteers report for the volunteer shift appropriately groomed and attired.

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Volunteer Badges: Volunteers are requested to wear the provided 'volunteer' badge while on duty.

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