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Volunteer Application for Capital Campaign

The Board of Directors of the Bethel Public Library needs to raise $2 million in order to complete the Library and we are looking for volunteers who are willing to help us achieve this objective. If you would like to help, please complete the application below. Your answers will help us to place you as a volunteer in the areas that best utilize your skills and interests.

We greatly appreciate your willingness to volunteer. No matter how much time you are able to give, or your experience, you can help make a positive impact on the future of your library and the community. Everyone is welcome and needed. We will be in touch soon to let you know how you can help.

The Bethel Public Library will keep your personal information secure and confidential.

* First Name:
* Last Name:
* Mailing Address:
* City:
* State:          * Zip
* Primary Email Address:
Secondary Email Address:
* Day Phone
(with area code):
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* Evening Phone
(with area code):
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Cell Phone
(with area code):
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Fax Number
(with area code):
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* How do you prefer to be contacted? Please select one or more.
E-mail Day Phone
Evening Phone Cell Phone
Fax
* 1. Please tell us briefly why you would like to volunteer and what you hope to
       experience from your involvement with the Bethel Public Library.

* 2. Are you interested in serving on the Library Board of Directors?

Yes No

* 3. Are you interested in serving on the Development Committee of the Library
       Board of Directors to help us achieve our fund raising goals? (You do not have
       to be a member of the Library Board to serve on this committee.)

Yes No

* 4. Have you ever assisted with a fundraising and/or a capital campaign for
       another organization?

Yes No

If yes, please tell us briefly about your experiences and the role you played.

* 5. Have you ever chaired a committee or group of volunteers for another
       organization?

Yes No

If yes, please give us a brief description.

* 6. Do you have any experience with party or event planning?

Yes No

If yes, please give us a brief description.

7. Please tell us about any additional volunteer experience you have. Include tasks
    performed, positions held, and any organizations for which you have volunteered
    or are currently volunteering.

* 8. The Library may hold one or more events such as concerts, lectures, theater
       productions, and family events. Please check all the areas you would be willing
       to lend a hand.

Program or Production Coordinator
     (May include contacting speakers or guest performers, booking and acting as
     liaison for same, securing appropriate venue, assigning tasks to volunteers, etc.)

Marketing
     (May include distribution of posters & fliers, lawn signs, graphic design,
     ad sales, making phone calls, etc.)

Public Relations
     (May include writing press releases and/or articles for the Library newsletter,
     speaking with individuals and groups, etc.)

Event Personnel
     (May include facility or program attendant, cashier, ticket sales/collection,
     parking/traffic control, or volunteering where needed.)

Typing, data entry, stuffing envelopes, and other clerical tasks from home
      or at the Library.

Hospitality

Legal

Accounting

Other

* 9. Would you be willing to contact potential sponsors, advertisers, individual donors,
       or community event partners?

Sponsors

Advertisers

Individual Donors

Event Partners (i.e. restaurants, vendors, community groups)

No, I am unable to contact these partners

* 10. Are you proficient with any of the following computer applications?
         Please check all that apply and list any others.

MS WORD MS Excel MS Publisher
MS Power Point MS Access Email

Graphic Design application - Please list application(s)
 

Video Editing - Please list application(s)
 

Web Design & HTML - Please list application(s)
 

Other (Please list)
 

No, I don't use a computer.


* 11. Please check the days and times you are generally available.
Morning Afternoon Evening Anytime
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday


* 12. Are you willing to use your car as part of your volunteer responsibilities?

Yes No

* 13. Are you 18 or older? (Please note that volunteers under 18 need to provide
         written permission from a parent or legal guardian.)

Yes No

14. Please tell us other areas in which you consider yourself very knowledgeable or
      an expert that you think would contribute to the Library's fund raising efforts.
      Please feel free to describe in as much detail as you like.

Thank you so much for completing this detailed questionnaire.
With your help, our campaign will be a success!
       


Click here to make a donation to the Library's Capital Campaign.