Volunteer Policies

Before becoming an active volunteer at the library you should read the policies below that apply to your situation. If you are 12 to 17 years old your parent or guardian will be required to sign, giving their consent for you to be a volunteer. You will be asked to  affirm our policies before submitting your online application.

Volunteers 18 Years of Age and Older:

In consideration of the opportunity to volunteer with Hudson Area Library, I fully and completely release Hudson Area Library, its board, and employees from any and all claims, demands, and liability of every nature and description whatsoever and howsoever arising by reason of my being allowed to volunteer with the Library. I acknowledge that any photograph or videotape taken of me participating in this volunteer activity may be used for outreach, education, or documentation purposes by Hudson Area Library.

By my signature below, I verify that I understand the rights, responsibilities and privileges of participation in the volunteer program and agree to hold harmless, release, and indemnify Hudson Area Library, its officials, and employees from liability for property damage and/or personal injury resulting from my participation in this program.

I understand that as a volunteer I represent the library and that I am responsible for presenting a positive image to the public. I also understand that my volunteer work is a commitment. When I cannot work at the assigned time, I will notify the Library as soon as possible. If I decide to stop volunteering, I will notify the volunteer coordinator.

Volunteer Signature: _________________________Date:_______________

Parent or Guardian of Volunteers 12 Through 17 Years of Age:

By my signature below, I verify that I am a parent or guardian of the participant and I hereby consent to his/her participation in the Hudson Area Library volunteer program. I also agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and release the Hudson Area Library, its board, and employees from any liability for property damage and/or personal injury to me or my child/ward resulting from his/her participation in the volunteer program. I acknowledge that any photograph or video recording taken on my child/ward participating in this volunteer activity may be used for outreach, education, or documentation purposes by the Hudson Area Library.I understand that as a volunteer I represent the library and that I am responsible for presenting a positive image to the public.  I understand that volunteer work is a commitment. When a volunteer cannot work at the assigned time, they will notify the Library as soon as possible. If they decide to stop volunteering, they will notify the volunteer coordinator.

Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________ Date:______________