Volunteer timeslots remain for Open House Sept. 7-8

If you can spare an hour, or more, of your time, volunteers are still needed for several timeslots and positions for our 15th Annual University Park Libraries Open House, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7-8!

Volunteer training sessions will be held next week in Foster Auditorium 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 30
and 3-4 p.m. on Aug. 31. Please plan to attend one of the sessions and get involved in this important and rewarding event!

Staffing help is needed to set up and take down signs and decorations, greet students, provide directions, and assist with surveys and giveaways at the Finish Line located in the Mann Assembly Room.

The Libraries Open House is our biggest outreach event of the year, and we will welcome our more than 3,000 guests over these two days! Your enthusiasm and friendliness are what makes the difference in creating a welcoming environment for new students, and it’s what makes them
want to come back.

Check with your departmental supervisor to obtain approval then join your colleagues by signing up on this volunteer page.

Please note that hours spent helping with Open House are considered hours worked for our non-exempt employees, and count toward total hours worked during the workweek. Your total hours should not exceed 40 in a week. If it appears that volunteering for Open House will result in you working more than 40 hours, please talk to your supervisor or Libraries Human Resources.

Thanks so much for considering this volunteer opportunity!

– submitted by Ali Zawoyski on behalf of the University Libraries Open House committee