Needs From: Ocean County Library

The volunteer “adopts” a section of shelves to keep the collection in proper order.  The volunteer removes items that do not belong in the section and straightens the remaining items. The amount of time varies with the person and section of shelves adopted.

Volunteers deliver and pick up and return library items on behalf of library customers who are homebound due to illness or disability. Visits are arranged around the volunteer’s schedule. Customers are generally assigned to volunteers who are in a nearby community. Training is provided. A criminal background check is required. All homebound customers must provide a physician’s referral. Time requirement is about 2 to 3 hours per month.

Do you want to tell everyone about your latest read? Great! You can volunteer to write reviews of your choice with the requirement that they are available in the OCL large and/or audiobook collection. Volunteer's book reviews are compiled into reference sheets monthly for distribution to homebound customers. These customers use the reviews to choose library books.

The volunteer uses a CD/DVD disk cleaning kit (provided by the Library) to lightly clean DVDs, audio book discs, and music CDs. Identifies any severely damaged disks or media cases with missing materials. This is a very important service to keep the media collection in top condition. This opportunity can be done sitting at a table.

The purpose of the Friends is to create public interest in the library by promoting knowledge of its functions, resources, services, and to foster public support for its ongoing operation and needs. The Friends design and manage fundraising activities in support of the library.