Date Adopted: October 21, 2024
Resolution No. 241021-5
The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library values community involvement in fulfilling our mission. Individual volunteers, community groups, and organizations are encouraged to participate in our role of service to the community. A criminal background check will be conducted on all adult volunteers, with the exception of court-ordered volunteers. For a volunteer group, the leader will be background checked. Volunteers referred to through a court system must be verified through the appropriate municipal court or by an administrator of the referring court. The library may choose not to use the court-referred volunteer or may decide not to provide all the requested volunteer hours.
Behavior and Conduct Policy
All volunteers are expected to follow the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Behavior and Conduct Policy and the Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Volunteer Registration Form
All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Registration Form before providing any volunteer services. In addition, volunteers aged 14-17 must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher and a Parental Consent Form.
Background Check
Volunteer candidates aged 18 years and over must complete any required background checks prior to providing any volunteer services.
Waiver Form
Every volunteer must have a Waiver Form on file with the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library before any volunteer service can be provided.
Homebound, Transportation, License, and Insurance
All volunteers are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from volunteer venues. Driving may be required as part of some volunteer activities and tasks. Volunteer candidates whose tasks involve driving will be asked to provide a valid Ohio driver’s license, present a clean driving record, and provide proof of current insurance.
Volunteer Sign-In/Sign-Out
Volunteers must report to the Development Office before beginning any volunteer duties. Volunteers must sign in and pick up a Volunteer Badge, which must be worn during all duties performed as a volunteer for the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. Volunteers must sign out and return the Volunteer Badge when assigned duties are completed each day. If a volunteer opportunity takes place off-site, volunteers will be required to sign in and out on a form provided at the off-site location by the library. A Volunteer Badge will be available for pick up and return at the off-site location.
Orientation or Training
Training and directions will be provided for each task that a volunteer may carry out. A Volunteer Handbook will be available for volunteers to reference. Failure to follow instructions may result in dismissal from volunteer tasks.
Dress Code
Volunteers are expected to observe the following standard of dress while providing volunteer service at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library:
- Clothing must be clean, neat, in good repair, and appropriate for the assigned duties.
- Clothing should be worn and fit in such a manner that it does not expose the abdomen, chest, buttocks, or underwear.
- Hair, including facial hair, must be kept clean, neat, and well-groomed.
- Fragrances should be used in moderation, as complaints from those with chemical sensitivities may restrict their use in certain environments.
- Shoes should be appropriate for the task environment.
- Volunteers are required to wear a library-issued Volunteer Badge during service hours.