Week 4 Positions Currently Filled!

Hey all, week 4 positions filled up really quickly. Thank you all for your enthusiasm, guys! There will be more opportunities in the upcoming weeks to help out, so keep an eye on SignUp Genius. 

If you have any ideas for the polls, you can always send them to ashburnsrp@gmail.com. I can't promise I'll use them, but it's always helpful for me to have your ideas!

Hi Teen Volunteers! 

Week 3 Schedule has been posted and updated.  Keep checking your e-mail and Sign-Up Genius to see if any last minute sub shifts are added.

How to sign up for extra shifts:

1. Look at the top of the blog (http://ashsrpteenvolunteers.blogspot.com)

2. Click “Sign Up for Extra Shifts”
3. Enter the password: ashburn
4. Select the shifts you want
5. Enter your name
6. Hit Submit

Remember, the MOST UP-TO-DATE schedule is found by going to the right-hand column where it says "Check Your Schedules Here". Click on Week 3.  It will be kept updated. Continue to inform me of your vacation schedules.

 Some quick reminders:

- Please try to keep the SRP table area neat & tidy. Please don't rearrange the items on the the SRP Table.

- By Week 3, things have usually slowed down significantly.  If it's slow, come to the Youth Services desk to see  if there is something you can help do. 

- Continue to encourage participation and be friendly and inviting to the kids, teens, and adults who walk by.

- Along with leaving your cell phones off and tablets at home, please do not wear headphones during your volunteer shift.
- Also, we're adding a new element to SRP finishers, a certificate. Now whenever a child 0-5 or 6-11 completes all 16 challenges, you will hand them a certificate and they can write their name in. (these will be at the SRP Table). Teens may also have a certificate if they wish.

OK, that's all. You are doing a great job, everybody!

Ms. North

Extra Shift Sign Up Guidelines

Hello, everyone--

I know there has been some confusion about signing up for extra slots, and I'd like to help explain.

Before I start, I'd like to say that none of this is because of anything bad that you all have done. You're awesome volunteers, and I think it's great that you want to be here at the library all the time. But we need to give you breaks!

I had a nice long talk with Ms North, and we have come up with these two guidelines for signing up for extra slots:

1. All volunteers are limited to volunteering for two things per day. You can volunteer for two shifts at the desk, or one program and one volunteer shift at the desk, but no more than two volunteer "things" per day. We'd really like everyone to have a good chance at signing up, and we don't want you to be living at the library. It's not as glamorous as it sounds.

2. No volunteer can do two consecutive shifts. That means if you're signed up for 3-5 one day, you can't also sign up for 5-7. We appreciate your enthusiasm, but we don't want you to be sitting there for four hours without a break. That's how insanity starts, guys.

This is our first year using Sign Up Genius, so we're still working out how to best use it. That said, in the past when people emailed back and forth, it could get complicated really quickly. We're hoping Sign Up Genius can help to remove a lot of the "who emailed us first" confusion, and help you all sign up for shifts more quickly.

I hope this helps to clear things up. Please, please email me or call me if you have any questions. I am happy to talk to you about this.

And guys? 

-Miss Deby

Week 1 is Done! (And some reminders)

Congratulations everyone! We have finished a fantastic first week of our Summer Reading Program! Thank you for coming to your shifts on time, being positive, and for bringing your enthusiasm to the Ashburn Library. We couldn't have a successful Summer Reading Program without you

Just a few reminders:

Scheduling:  Keep letting me know whenever you have vacation or you can't make your shift as soon as you know! The sooner you tell us, the sooner we can schedule a sub.

Cell Phone:  Do not text, play games, or use your cell phone or tablets during your shift. Period. Put these devices away during your shift so that you can appear approachable to patrons signing up for Summer Reading.

Be Early:  Always come a few minutes early for your shift so we can tell you any new information and so that the volunteers before you can leave their shift on time.

Boredom:  It will be slow sometimes during your shift in the coming weeks. Be prepared for librarians to give you other tasks to do such as help them with programs, make die-cut shapes, shelve books, etc. We also have a Volunteer Notebook that you can doodle in. Also, you can always bring a book with you to read! (Hardback or paperback only, no e-readers)

Tablets:  Please leave your tablets and e-readers at home during your shift. You can always bring a hardback or paperback book to read if your shift is slow.

Friends Stopping By:  While you are wearing your volunteer T-shirt you are at a job representing the Loudoun County Government. If your friends stop by and want to chat or hang out, tell them you will catch up with them later when your shift is over.

And finally, remember to smile!

Also, there is an extra sub shift available on Sign-Up genius tomorrow (Monday June 17th from 3-5 pm)

Week 2 Schedule and, Sub Shifts, and Reminders

Hi Teen Volunteers!  We have had a wonderful and busy start to Summer Reading!  Those of you who have worked so far deserve a round of applause for your hard work!  You all have gotten so many compliments from patrons and staff about being so professional. Keep it up!

Week 2 Schedule has now been posted.  All of the sub shifts are full but ALWAYS check your e-mail and Sign-Up Genius to see if any last minute sub shifts are added.

Remember, the MOST UP-TO-DATE schedule is found by going to the right-hand column where it says "Check Your Schedules Here". Click on Week 2.  It will be kept updated. Continue to inform me of your vacation schedules.

How to sign up for extra shifts:1. Look at the top of the blog (http://ashsrpteenvolunteers.blogspot.com)

2. Click “Sign Up for Extra Shifts”
3. Enter the password: ashburn
4. Select the shifts you want
5. Enter your name
6. Hit Submit

SRP Week 1: What to expect

I hope you all had a good last week of school, did well on your exams, and are ready for the summer to begin!
We certainly are ready here at the Ashburn Library.  Summer Reading Program (SRP) begins on Monday, June 10.  It will be a very busy week for volunteers as children, teens, and parents come to the library to register for SRP. Here are just a few reminders:

• Check the schedule and make sure you know when to come for your volunteer shift.Week 1 Schedule . If your regular shift is on Sunday, then your first volunteer day will be Sunday, June 16 and will be listed on the Week 2 schedule (which has not been posted yet) All of our extra shifts for Week 1 are full! Keep checking sign-up genius for when extra shifts are posted!
• Wear your volunteer t-shirt. when you come in for your shift so we can recognize you are a volunteer.
• Please check in at the Youth Services Desk with a librarian as you come in for your shift.
• Bring a smile and a friendly attitude. Remember, we will be right there to help you answer questions or solve problems.
• If your shift is on Monday Morning starting at 10:00 am please come by 9:30 am so we can train you at the SRP Table before the big crowds come in at 10!
• Monday evening volunteers: please come a little early if possible at 6:20 pm and expect a crowd. Our program is Wildlife Ambassadors and it's very popular!
• Tuesday Afternoon Programs: please come at 2:30 pm for instructions. You'll be help Loudoun 4-H with their program, "Literature in the Garden."
• Thursday 123 Math/Science volunteers: please come at 2:30 pm for instructions.
• Friday Movie Popcorn volunteers:  Please come at 12:30 pm.  We will teach you how to use and clean the popcorn machine.
• Please continue to inform me of your vacation plans as they become known.

SRP Starts in 2 days!!

Open shifts June 10-15, 2013

Hey Ashburn SRP Volunteers!

SRP is almost here and we already have plenty of substitute spots to choose from. Just a reminder, we will recognize the volunteers with the highest numbers of volunteer hours at the party August 6^th. 

We have lots of opportunities for you to do a little extra this coming week. 

We need people to help with programs going on throughout the week, and we also need some help with covering for volunteers who can't be here.

How to sign up for extra shifts:
1. Look at the top of the blog (http://ashsrpteenvolunteers.blogspot.com)
2. Click “Sign Up for Extra Shifts”
3. Enter the password: ashburn
4. Select the shifts you want
5. Enter your name
6. Hit Submit

If you have any questions, please send us an email, or you can call the library. 

I can't wait for summer reading to start, can you???