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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Volunteer Services at Multnomah County Library may be submitting an LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) 2012 grant proposal entitled, <strong><em>Maximizing Volunteer Potential in Public Libraries: Investing in Highly Skilled Volunteers.</em></strong></font></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">We are conducting preliminary research to understand how and whether libraries are using highly skilled volunteers. A highly skilled volunteer is someone who wants to engage in volunteer opportunities that are more challenging and require a higher level of skill, education and/or experience. They are often college educated with one or two higher level degrees. They typically have well-established careers, often with a high level of responsibility. They may or may not be retired. They are seeking volunteer work that is challenging and meaningful, with the potential for high impact on an organization’s mission. </font><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">At public libraries around the nation, some of these highly skilled volunteers serve as citizenship instructors, facilitators, presenters, booktalkers, event or volunteer coordinators, mentors, and curriculum designers for special classes offered at the library. </font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Please help us by completing the survey by <strong>Tuesday, March 22</strong>. The information that you provide will be helpful as we move forward with our grant application.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Thank you for your contribution and guidance!</font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Volunteer Services at Multnomah County Library</font></p>
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<div><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px">Multnomah </span><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px">County Library</span></div>
<div><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; FONT-SIZE: 13px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">205 NE Russell St. Portland, OR 97212</font><br><font face="arial, sans-serif">Phone: 503.988.5731</font></span></div>
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