Volunteer Policy
Those who are interested in volunteering at the library are welcome to submit a volunteer application. In addition to the application, adults must pay a $30.00 background check fee (cash only), and juveniles must submit two written references.
The placement of volunteers is entirely at the discretion of library staff. Volunteers are accepted if there is staff available to supervise and make assignments. Juvenile volunteers must work under the direct supervision of a librarian. The library does not participate in court-ordered community service programs. Volunteers who will be working solely as adult exhibit docents and/or front door greeters are exempt from the background check.
Adult Volunteers (18 years of age and older)
- Must submit a completed volunteer application
- Must submit to a background check
- Must pay the $30.00 background check fee (cash only)
- Must commit to a minimum of 10 hours
Juvenile Volunteers (Under 18 years of age)
- Must submit a completed volunteer application
- Must supply two written references
- One from their school faculty
- One from an adult non-family member
- Must commit to a minimum of 10 hours
FAQs
- Is the background check fee refundable?
- The fee will be refunded to applicants who pass the background check and volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours. Applicants who do not pass the background check or do not volunteer for at least 10 hours will not receive a refund. Please note that payment of the fee does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
- How do I receive a volunteer application?
- To receive an application to volunteer, please email our Assistant Director, Deborah White, at dw@hpfc.lib.ms.us with the subject line “Volunteer Application Request.”