Library Volunteer - Job Search Assistant
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Volunteer Job Search Assistant
Employer: City of Appleton
Location: Appleton Public Library, Appleton, WI
Job Type: Volunteer
Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Job Description
Volunteer Job Search Assistants at the Appleton Public Library (APL) provide help to people searching for jobs for a variety of career and employment-related needs. APL offers free access to study rooms, computers with internet, and wi-fi, so volunteers can provide individual assistance to people seeking assistance. Volunteers are available at the library to assist job seekers with job searches, online applications, building a resume and cover letter, learning new skills (upskilling) using our FREE digital resources such as Gale Courses and Mango Languages, and exploring career changes.
Examples of Duties
Responsibilities and expectations:
- Providing employment assistance, training, and resources to people looking for work
- Teaching patrons to set up accounts and use online resources for employment, training, and education:
- Job search sites (i.e., Job Center, Indeed, etc.)
- APL upskilling resources (i.e., Gale Courses, Mango Languages)
- Community resources (i.e., 2-1-1, community bulletin board, jobs/career/business bulletin board)
- Finding résumé templates and/or assisting with creating résumés
- Listening attentively and asking open-ended questions to help patrons identify and articulate job skills
- Printing, scanning, and copying on public APL devices
- Providing library directions (i.e., bathrooms) and hours
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications and commitment:
- Passionate about helping others in our community
- Respectful and non-judgmental of individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and abilities
- Able to provide friendly, patient, and non-judgmental instruction and assistance
- Proficient with a variety of computer skills:
- Navigating websites and search engines
- Microsoft Office suite
- Various Internet browsers (Chrome, FireFox, Edge, etc)
- Computers, tablets, and smartphones
- Able to work a weekly 2 hour shift
- Bilingual helpful but not required
- Training will be provided
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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