Crooked Lake Library

Position Description

This is an unpaid volunteer position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the screening process based on current library needs. 

There are four main volunteer roles available for those looking for a recurring volunteer experience at the library. See the Job Duties and Responsibilities section of this application for tasks associated with each role.

Reading Mentors (open to volunteers ages 15+)

Technology Assistants (open to volunteers ages 15+)

Summer Volunteens (open to volunteers ages 12-18)

All roles require a minimum commitment of 3 months with typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week.

If you are an adult looking to volunteer for one-time events throughout the year, please contact the . The Friends are an all-volunteer nonprofit group that raise funds and increase awareness of the library. They hold 3 book sales throughout the year (January, May, October) and assist library staff with programs and outreach events in the community on an as-needed basis.

If you are a teen looking for 5 hours or less to complete a school requirement or a one-time service event, please visit our to sign up for individual service programs.

Work Location

Crooked Lake branch located at 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Reading Mentor Duties:

Meet with your assigned student at the library each week at the same day and time during after-school hours for the Reading Bridge season (fall, winter, summer)

Lead a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grader in weekly 45-minute sessions including reading aloud to the student, having the student read aloud, playing games and doing activities designed to build literacy skills, choosing books to read together and checkout for reading at home, and setting goals for the week to come.

Reading Mentors must complete an online training and a short in-person orientation at the library before mentoring.

To learn more about the Reading Bridge program, .

Technology Assistant Duties:

Assist patrons with using the printer, making copies, and scanning documents to their email

Help patrons browse the internet

Guide patrons in navigating websites and filling out online forms

Help patrons with digital tools like setting up an email account, using the library’s online catalog to place holds on items, downloading and using the library’s eBooks app, etc.

Summer Volunteen Duties :

Tell patrons about the summer reading program and assist them in downloading the Beanstack Tracker app

Assist library staff in preparations, set up, and clean up for programs and events

Research and implement ideas for crafts, escape rooms, STEM events, and other programs

Assist with keeping materials shelved, in order, and tidy, pull items to fill hold requests, etc.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Successfully pass a criminal and driver’s license background check.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.