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Volunteer Application

The Maui Friends of the Library could not operate its used bookstores without our volunteers’ generous donation of their time. Volunteers are needed at all of our bookstore locations, and the warehouse. Mahalo for your interest!

 

Location Request Required
Shift Availability Required
Which DAYS are you available to volunteer? Required
Are you available to work YEAR-ROUND or PARTIAL-YEAR?

Service Preferences:

Please check your preferences. Sales and daily maintenance are the most needed ongoing positions.
Have you ever worked and/or volunteered in a bookstore or library?

Emergency Contact*

*For applicants who are minors: permission from a parent or legal guardian permission is required prior to volunteering.

I am least 18-years-old and do not need a parent's or guardian's permission to volunteer.

If you marked "no" above, a parent or legal guardian will need to be present to sign written permission prior to volunteering.

Code of Conduct*

 

The Maui Friends of the Library organization values our partnership with our volunteers. Our goal is to provide a positive environment with mutual respect for volunteers and the public as well as the library facility and its materials.

 

Accordingly, the following guidelines and policies have been established:

  • Treat co-workers and public with respect and good faith.

  • Understand job requirements.

  • Dress appropriately and hygienically.

  • Be enthusiastic.

  • Maintain confidentiality. Volunteer contact information is not to be released to the public.

  • Treat coworkers and public with respect and good faith.

  • Do not use headphones while working on the sales floor. Please limit use of cell phones. The store phone is not for personal business, nor is it to be used by customers.

  • Look for ways to improve procedures. Facility needs, concerns, and problems are to be forwarded to your volunteer coordinator.

  • Do not lift heavy boxes. Get help. Use the rolling carts.

  • Inappropriate behavior from volunteers or the public will not be tolerated. Profane, obscene or abusive language is not acceptable. Racial or ethnic epithets are not appropriate as well as verbal, hostile or abusive physical behavior.

  • Children are not to be left unattended. Watch that they remain with parent or guardian.

  • Keep children off the carts, stools and furniture.

  • Do not abuse furniture or materials.

  • Unreasonable noise is not acceptable.

  • Do not discuss patrons, other volunteers or organizational business while working in the stores.

  • Weapon possession is forbidden in the stores.

  • Smoking, chewing tobacco, possession or use alcohol or illegal drugs is not allowed.

  • In the event of a verbal or physical altercation, promptly call Mall Security or 911 and your volunteer coordinator. Put your personal safety first: Do not respond to a perpetrator, physically or verbally. Complete an Incident Report.

Mahalo for Submitting! We'll process your application and get back to you :)

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