Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Quatrefoil Library, and there are many ways you can contribute.  Want to volunteer?  Fill out the form to get involved.

Acquisitions

Purpose: Develops acquisition policies with Board or Directors. Researches and acquires new materials. Also reviews the current collection to determine if items need to be removed.

Communications

Purpose: Work with all committees and Board members to develop publicity for all library events. Maintains our social media accounts and website content. PR/advertising expertise, graphic artists, media people, and writers are all needed for this committee.

Desk Volunteer

Purpose: To provide a high level of service to members visiting and calling the library. Check materials in and out. Shelve returned materials. Assist members in finding materials and resources.

Development

Purpose: Propose financial targets to the Board of Directors. Works with all committees on financial needs. Generates development ideas in collaboration with the Board. Desirable committee members include donors, visionaries, those with development experience. Grant writing experience is very important for this committee.

Finance

Purpose: Oversee all financial needs of the library. This committee needs persons with financial expertise, knowledge of investments.

Membership

Purpose: Develop plans to attract new members and increase diversity of library membership. Hold special events to raise awareness about library.

Newsletter

Purpose: The Quatrefoil Library is always looking for Quatrefolio newsletter contributions (such as individual stories). This is not a separate committee, but we welcome creative writers and graphic designers to contribute as needed.

Operations

Purpose: Oversee all library operations. Sort through donated materials and select those to be catalogued. Prepare materials to be added to the collection. Organize periodicals collection. Seeking persons with library operations experience.

Programming

Purpose: Identify and schedule a wide array of social, educational/informational, and entertaining programs. In addition to regularly-scheduled book clubs, we host author talks, LGBTQ+ organizations who don’t have a meeting place of their own, and the Queer Voices series.

Scholarship

Purpose: In 2019, we launched our scholarship program. This $1,000 award is given to an undergraduate student. Our committee welcomes help on the planning and application review process, and in organizing sponsorship for the award.

Technology

Purpose: our IT committee ensures the technology used at the library is working and helps get various projects done. Do you have or want to gain experience setting up, troubleshooting, and training folx on computers, software, and other tech? Then this is the committee for you!

Volunteer Committee

Purpose: Recruit, train, and support all volunteers of the library. Maintain our volunteer calendar, including for special events. Develop campaigns to attract new volunteers. Organize volunteer recognition events.