Friends of the Library Volunteer Opportunities

Bookstore Volunteers
• Work shifts in the bookstore, refresh the shelves
• Pack and ship items for sale; Sell valuable items on-line
• Sort and price donations
• Train volunteers; Chair committee
Leadership Positions
• Run for office
• Chair a Friends Committee
• Serve on nominating committee
Membership and Outreach
• Work with Corresponding Secretary
• Work on membership drive and assist with public relations
• Assist with graphics, social media, press releases
• Update membership lists, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, establish database
Hospitality Committee
• Set up refreshments, welcome guests, assist library with programs
• Host events
Archivist
• Gather minutes, by-laws, official documents, publicity pieces into FOL archives
Library Legislation & Government Outreach
• Track library legislation, organize letter writing campaigns, keep friends apprised of developments
• Attend West Hollywood City Council, announce Friends events, keep West Hollywood Community informed of action required on any pending library legislation, budget information, etc.
Program Committee
• Work with City and Library staff to identify programs for the new West Hollywood Library
• Serve on joint programming committee
• Assist in securing funding for events
• Seek funds from FOL to fund events
• Publicity for events
• Work with hospitality committee as needed for events, set up, docent, etc.
Tour Guides
• Work as tour guide during library dedication, special events, as needed
• Requires training and familiarity with FAQ document
• May require Life Scan check (required for Library volunteers)
Fundraising
• Actively seek funding for the West Hollywood Library, collections, programs, etc.
• Work with the West Hollywood Library fund (Friends liaison to fund)
West Hollywood Book Fair
• Serve as Friends’ liaison to West Hollywood Book Fair

Dear Friends of the West Hollywood Library,
 
It is a pleasure to invite you to the Friends of the West Hollywood Library Annual meeting on December 3, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be the first General Membership Meeting held in the Community Meeting room of the new West Hollywood Library. 
 
In addition to the election of officers, ratification of revisions to the Friends’ By Laws, and a financial report, we will also be sharing information about the new library, the Friends’ Bookstore, and many exciting volunteer opportunities. 

We have new committees forming, which will need Chairs and members, so if you are interested in publicity, programming, hospitality, membership, fundraising, library legislation, or the bookstore and booksales, then we need you!
 
The revisions to the By Laws are available for review here and at the West Hollywood Library at 645 San Vicente Boulevard. 
 
Please join the Friends of the Library Board, the nominees, and the many other supporters of the West Hollywood Library at this exciting event. 
 
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at westhollywood.friendsoflibrary@gmail.com or leave a message at 323-929-2359.
 
We look forward to seeing you.
 
Friends of the West Hollywood Library