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Volunteer Policy

The Berthoud Community Library District (BCLD) welcomes community volunteers as needed.
Volunteers have been a vital part of BCLD’s operation since its founding and remain valued
partners. BCLD will abide by all local, state, and federal laws regarding recruiting and utilizing
volunteers. Volunteers shall not be paid, but volunteers are eligible to apply for open positions
should they arise.

Adult Volunteers

  • BCLD utilizes its volunteers to enhance public service to the community. Volunteers
    work on tasks and special projects.

  • Volunteers are selected based on their qualifications and the needs of BCLD at any given
    time. People interested in volunteering are required to fill out a volunteer application and
    consent to a background check

  • Volunteers will be given a job description that outlines qualifications, duties, and training
    requirements. Volunteers are expected to take directions from the staff member who is
    responsible for their work. dentification badges are provided and should be worn by all
    volunteers.

  • Work schedules and specific time commitments are arranged individually by each
    volunteer and their supervising staff member. Volunteers who cannot meet a scheduled
    work assignment should inform their supervising staff member in advance, providing as
    much notice as is possible.

Special Volunteer Initiatives

BCLD may accept Berthoud area residents for court assigned community service based on the needs of BCLD at any given time. Applicants are screened by BCLD staff and assigned to various tasks based upon their skills and library needs, in accordance with this policy.

What volunteers can expect from BCLD:

  • An interview to ensure best placement

  • Equitable treatment

  • A written job description

  • Orientation and training

  • Support and supervision

  • Safe, healthy working conditions

  • Respect for volunteer contributions

  • Reassignment or termination of service, deemed necessary by the staff

Adopted 5/10
Revised 7/13/16
Revised 10/14/2020
Revised 5/11/2022
Revised 3/8/2023

Revised 3/11/26

Court assigned community service.

Teen Volunteers.

BCLD accepts youth volunteers aged 12 and up to help with the summer reading initiative, events during the school year, and other projects. Younger volunteers will be accepted at the discretion of the Youth Services Librarian. Applicants are screened by the Youth Services Librarian. For more details, see separate Teen Volunteer application.

What BCLD expects from volunteers:

  • Honesty about goals, skills, limitations and motivations

  • Support of library policies as well as all local, state, and federal regulations; and cooperation with staff

  • A flexible and open-minded attitude

  • A commitment to maintain confidentiality of any information about library users – see Privacy Policy for details

  • Reasonable notice of resignation

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