library activism opportunity in DC, Mon June 25th

American Library Association
Washington Office Newsline

ALAWON
Volume 16, Number 064
June 4, 2007
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Volunteers Needed for Library Day on the Hill
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The ALA Washington Office is seeking 50 volunteers for
Library Day on the Hill <http://www.ala.org/dayonthehill>!
Volunteers will have the unique opportunity to join
thousands of librarians who will walk the corridors of
Capitol Hill and show the value of libraries to
Members of Congress. A description of volunteer posts and
duties appears below.


Volunteers are needed to:
1. Greet participants and direct them to buses;
2. Distribute free T-shirts;
3. Direct participants to Congressional Office Buildings;
4. Distribute informational handout to event participants;
5. Be in front of each Congressional Building directing
participants to their representatives' offices and answer questions.

Two training and briefing sessions will be held for volunteers on
Monday, June 25, in the Convention Center, Room 204-C.
* First Session: 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
* Second Session: 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

For more information on volunteering or to volunteer please send an
email to Erin Haggerty at ehaggerty@alawash.org.
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