Volunteers
Make a Difference in your Community
Share your skills and time as a volunteer at Cochrane Public Library, and help Cochrane thrive!
Register for our spring volunteer orientation sessions:
How to volunteer at the Cochrane Public Library
1. Read through volunteer roles currently open
The Library is currently looking for people to help us keep the Penelope West Reading Garden blooming all spring and summer.
Program Goals:
Provide public access to green space
Provide a green space for programming
Volunteer Contributions:
Daily watering
On-going weeding
In the spring volunteers will have the opportunity to plant seeds and transplants
In the fall volunteer will have the opportunity to help with garden clean up
Volunteer Qualifications:
Good listening and communication skills
Willingness to get dirty in the garden
Gardening know-how, not necessary but considered an asset
2. Submit a volunteer application
- Application - Adult
- Application - Youth (13-17)
3. Receive an email/phone call confirming your interest
If you have not received an email or phone call after 2 days please check your junk mail folder for a reply
4. Participate in a scheduled volunteer orientation session
Volunteer orientation sessions will be scheduled throughout May and June for Garden Volunteers. The session will cover:
- Volunteer safety
- Commitment expectations
5. Volunteer!
What you can expect as a volunteer at the Cochrane Public Library
- Safety orientation
- Bi-weekly follow-up emails over the spring and summer
- Recognition