Join the Friends of MCDL Board
The Friends of MCDL Board is responsible for:
- Fundraising to support MCDL's programs & services
- Overseeing the Friends' finances, budget & financial/resource needs
- Communicating & promoting the Friends' mission & programs to the community
- Attending & participating in quarterly meetings; board members are encouraged to make recommendations based on their experience & vantage point in the community
- Volunteering or participating in events & fundraisers as needed
Board positions are on a staggered schedule expiring every three years.
Board Members
The #1 criteria is passion for the library and its value in the community. Areas of expertise that are helpful, but not required, include: accounting & finance, program support, community outreach, education/instruction, fundraising, and special events planning.
Special Events Team
On an "as-needed" basis. Duties may include: assisting with event logistics; helping with marketing & promotion via social media platforms; working an event shift; transporting supplies / picking up donations.
Special Events Team Volunteer Description
Special Events/Fundraising volunteers are on an “as-needed” basis. Extra hands are
needed to help events run smoothly. The special events team is a key component in
generating revenue to help the Friends support the Summer Reading Game, library
programming, and community events. Duties may include:
Assisting with marketing & promotions; share posts on social media
Helping with donation requests and sponsorship solicitation
Basic errands: transporting supplies from one place to another, picking up
donations
Event set up and clean up
Day of event assistance-registration, raffle ticket sales, customer service and
information
Taking photos and videos
Special Events Team Volunteer Description
Special Events/Fundraising volunteers are on an “as-needed” basis. Extra hands are
needed to help events run smoothly. The special events team is a key component in
generating revenue to help the Friends support the Summer Reading Game, library
programming, and community events. Duties may include:
Assisting with marketing & promotions; share posts on social media
Helping with donation requests and sponsorship solicitation
Basic errands: transporting supplies from one place to another, picking up
donations
Event set up and clean up
Day of event assistance-registration, raffle ticket sales, customer service and
information
Taking photos and videos
If you have expertise you'd like to lend to the group, please download and complete the appropriate application, located on the left-hand side of this page.
If you have questions, please contact Monica Heath, Friends Liaison to the Library: heath@mcdl.info or 330-722-6235 x2909 or reach out to us via the Contact Us page and we'll get you in touch with you.
