Volunteers

 - understanding the aging process and working with older adults

 - facilitating group discussions

 - leading book and short story discussion groups

 - facilitating reminiscence-based activities

 - conducting adult storytelling sessions

 - developing programs using library materials

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please complete the library’s volunteer application form and project form. To complete your application, do one of the following:

1. Submit the forms to your local library,

2. Fax them to 485-1100, or

3. Mail them to

For more information about the project, please contact Kathy Mayo at 533-4836 or kmayo@leegov.com.

Name of Agency:  Lee County Library System

Volunteer Position:  Community Conversations Volunteer

Summary of Job:  Volunteers will be working with the Community Conversations Project, a grant funded project that aims to make a difference in the lives of older adults in our community.  He/she will be trained to facilitate a variety of activities with seniors who have difficulty using a library. These activities will take place in assisted living facilities, adult daycare programs, and at congregate meal programs.  These will include activities such as book and short story discussion groups, readers’ theater, reminiscence-based activities using programming kits, adult storytelling, and thematic programs using library materials.  Volunteers will work in teams of two and lead monthly activities with older adults at 3-4 sites.

Skills Needed:  The library system is looking for volunteers with

·        - friendly, outgoing personalities

·        - experience facilitating group discussions or the willingness to learn

·        - a love of reading and a desire to share that enthusiasm

·        - ability to plan and organize program activities

·        - personal transportation to project sites

Time Commitment:  Volunteers will commit at least 8 hours/month to this project.  Days and times will be based on the schedules worked out for the individual project sites.  Generally they would fall Monday – Friday mornings or afternoons.  Saturdays would be a possibility for volunteers who request that day.