Volunteers

Application Form

The National Library of Australia values the contributions of volunteers who assist in performing a variety of tasks. To make your voluntary work a satisfying experience we want to match your skills and interests to these tasks. Please complete this form with this in mind.

Title:
Surname:
Given Names:
Address (please include postcode):
Email:
Telephone: (Home)

(Work)
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Phone:
Are you an Australian citizen? Yes
No
What is your age? Under 25
25-40
40-65
65-70
70+
Why do you want to volunteer at the National Library of Australia?
Past work experience (include voluntary work):
Skills, qualifications:
Interests, hobbies:
Please list any language skills (include English):

Read:

Speak:

Write:

Are you familiar with the major areas of work in the National Library? Yes
No
If yes, would you like to volunteer in any particular area or with any particular client group?
Here are some of the areas available to volunteers. Please indicate which might interest you:
Asian Collections
Digitisation & Photography Branch
Exhibitions Tours
Manuscripts
Maps
Music and Dance
Pictures
Preservation
Website
Weekend Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Please indicate what Behind the Scenes tasks might interest you:
Office/Clerical assistance
Researching
Scanning
Sorting and listing collection material
How much time do you have available for volunteer work; up to a maximum of 15 hours per week?
hours per week
or
hours per month

What is your preferred days and times to volunteer?

Morning
Afternoon

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Are you a member of the Friends of the National Library? Yes
No
How did you hear about volunteering in the National Library?
Do you have any medical conditions which may limit the activities you may be able to undertake as a volunteer? If yes, what restrictions do you have as a result of your medical conditions?
Please give one personal or work referee who can be contacted:

Name:

Telephone:

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