Our Volunteers are our family

Become a part of something fun

Our volunteers come from a mix of backgrounds and life experiences, but one thing that sets us a part from other organizations, is that once you become a volunteer, you become family.

We provide an 80% laid back format to your volunteer hours. Relax and work at your own pace.

The other 20% is all hands on deck for in-house and huge community events. We call it controlled chaos. Large events are not for everyone, and that's ok. You get to choose which events you want to work and what shifts fit your active lifestyle.

Be a part of something incredible

The SDCL is 100% volunteer run. And without the volunteers, the library would be just a place to hold books. But if you have been here, you know this library operates completely different than other libraries. We are not a quiet library. We interact with our patrons and we are truly happy to see them, work with them to find the right book, and help create events to engage every patron that walks into our doors.

As a volunteer, you help create a magical experience for our patrons. Our goal is to exceed our patron's expectations, and offer a truly incredible experience each time they come in.

For the SDCL it is not about books, it is about community.

Work around your active schedule

When you become a volunteer, we ask that you set aside at least 2 hours for your shifts. It can be daily, weekly, or monthly depending on your availability.

We will work with you to find the best jobs and best schedule for you.

Age RESTRICTIONS

Guidelines for volunteerism

Please understand our age guidelines and limits to your age bracket:

9 years of age and under (parent must accompany you during all volunteer events; you are limited to 1 hour shifts; parents assume all responsibilities for your safety and security at all times; you may not work past 8PM). Limited to 1 parent to 1 child ratio.
10 years of age to 15 years of age (parent must accompany you during all shifts; parents assume all responsibilities for your safety and security at all times; you are limited to 2 hour shifts; you may not work past 8PM). Limited to 1 parent to 2 children ratio.
16 years of age to 17 years of age (you may work at any time before 10PM for no more than 6 hours in total; all shifts must be pre-approved and must be conducted with 2 other volunteers present; founders Curtis and Kelly count as one volunteer regardless if both are present)
18 years of age and older (no restrictions on any volunteer service)

Volunteer Perks

After you log 20 hours of service- You will receive a complimentary SDCL T-Shirt.

After you log 40 hours of service you are invited to join our exclusive Holiday Party and

you become eligible for yearly awards.

As a volunteer you have access to snacks, and drinks not available to patrons.

You also have first pick of merchandise and book sales as well as

access to plants from our agriculture center.

There are many perks to becoming a KELCURT Foundation volunteer!

We can't wait to welcome you into the family!

I Want to be A Volunteer

Step #1

Become a member of the library.

If you don't have a library card, and have never visited, you will have no clue what you are in for!

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Using Facebook, if you use it, please click the link and become friends with Curtis Cecil (one of our Founders).

This is critical to bring you into the volunteer pages for announcements and special events.

Become Friends with Curtis

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Fill out the Volunteer Application and Send Curtis a Message on Facebook or email founders@kelcurtfoundation.org

and say "I just applied to be a volunteer." (Google forms does not tell us when an application is received.)

Fill Out Form

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This is the review process. A yearly background check will be run on every person wishing to become a volunteer or continue volunteering.

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You will be contacted by Curtis if you have been approved to become a KELCURT Foundation / SDCL Volunteer.

You will be invited into our Volunteer Facebook pages.

We will match your desired tasks to a position here inside the library.

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Meet with Curtis to get you into our HomeBase Time Tracker.

Contact Kelly at 423.800.2367 to arrange your front of house training.

And thank you for becoming a part of our family!

Our Current KELCURT Foundation Board

Curtis Cecil

Founder / President / CFO / COO
position never expires

Kelly Flemings

Founder / CEO / COED
position never expires

Megan Clark

Board member / PTA Liaison
Position Expires December 2024

Debbie Condry

Library Media Specialist
position expires December 2024

Debbie Condry serves as the librarian at McConnell Elementary where her students share stories, ask questions, explore resources, and learn by doing.
She began volunteering at SDCL last summer during Wednesday morning read-aloud time. Her favorite read-alouds all have chicken characters. She also enjoys reading historical fiction. She is thankful that her students as well as other community residents have the opportunity to engage in reading and learning through the resources and programming offered at the SDCL.

Barbie McCormick Johnson

Board member/ Secretary
Position Expires December 2024

Heather Montgomery

Board member / Auction Chair
Position Expires December 2025

Volunteer of the Year 2020

Determination Award 2021

Lynda and Russ Ruskin

Board members/ Lead Carpenter / Health and Safety Liaison
Position Expires December 2025

Our Current Volunteers

Nico Anderson

Joan Caldwell Booth

Nico Anderson

Nico is an avid reader and has a passion for all things "nerdy". Role playing, history and comics are some passions!Nico currently hosts the YA Adventure Club and invites anyone 12-19 to come join. This club has a lot of home-schooled guests and being homeschooled as well, Nico makes this gaming night fun and interactive.

Sedara Bond

Joan Caldwell Booth

Nico Anderson

Bio coming soon

Joan Caldwell Booth

Volunteer of the Year 2021

Bio coming soon

Tara Farlett

Joan Caldwell Booth

Bio coming soon

June Ferry

Claudia Inwood

Erica Haile

June is a retired school teacher with the Hamilton County School System, specifically Soddy Daisy Middle School. As soon as she heard that Soddy-Daisy was getting a community library she ran to assist.

Bringing her librarian skills, as well as her strong connections with the children of the community, June has helped grow and organize the

Bringing her librarian skills, as well as her strong connections with the children of the community, June has helped grow and organize the library.

June has a passion for travel and has combined it with a desire to help others by taking part in many medical mission trips to third world countries.

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Erica Haile

Claudia Inwood

Erica Haile

Founders Award 2021

Aside from a love for reading, Erica is an avid nature and wildlife photographer. She enjoys sharing the way she sees the world with others.

Traveling to new places and exploring areas close to home are grand adventures to her. She's a caretaker for her elderly parents as well as her family property and works on conserv

Founders Award 2021

Aside from a love for reading, Erica is an avid nature and wildlife photographer. She enjoys sharing the way she sees the world with others.

Traveling to new places and exploring areas close to home are grand adventures to her. She's a caretaker for her elderly parents as well as her family property and works on conservation and protection. She has discovered that there are a lot of threatened plants and animals on her acreage.

Two spoiled little rescue dogs, Morgan and Scrappy, reside with her and keep her laughing. She's found new friends and a new sense of community volunteering at the library.

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Claudia Inwood

Hope Award 2021

Claudia's love for books began as a child of four years old. SHe enjoys almost all non-fiction, Fiction, and biographies.
Claudia has lived in seven states and has volunteered for many organizations including Girl scouts, 4-H and Soddy-daisy food bank.
as a recent widow, she has found happiness with er dog, Sophie, and lov

Hope Award 2021

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Susan LeVon

Claudia Inwood

Bio coming soon

Max & Teresa Lowe

Bio coming soon

Arien McAllister

Max & Teresa Lowe

Bio coming soon

Betsy Orgera

Max & Teresa Lowe

Betsy Orgera

Bio coming soon

Megan Rebman

Max & Teresa Lowe

Betsy Orgera

Bio coming soon

Our Volunteers are our family

Become a part of something fun

Be a part of something incredible

Work around your active schedule

Age RESTRICTIONS

Guidelines for volunteerism

Volunteer Perks

I Want to be A Volunteer

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Our Current KELCURT Foundation Board

Curtis Cecil

Kelly Flemings

Megan Clark

Debbie Condry

Barbie McCormick Johnson

Heather Montgomery

Lynda and Russ Ruskin

Our Current SDCL Advisory Board

Amelia Montgomery

Jennifer Somerset

Emma Tolley

Our Current Volunteers

Nico Anderson

Joan Caldwell Booth

Nico Anderson

Sedara Bond

Joan Caldwell Booth

Nico Anderson

Joan Caldwell Booth

Joan Caldwell Booth

Joan Caldwell Booth

Tara Farlett

Joan Caldwell Booth

Joan Caldwell Booth

June Ferry

Claudia Inwood

Erica Haile

Erica Haile

Claudia Inwood

Erica Haile

Claudia Inwood

Claudia Inwood

Claudia Inwood

Susan LeVon

Claudia Inwood

Claudia Inwood

Max & Teresa Lowe

Max & Teresa Lowe

Max & Teresa Lowe

Arien McAllister

Max & Teresa Lowe

Max & Teresa Lowe

Betsy Orgera

Max & Teresa Lowe

Betsy Orgera

Megan Rebman

Max & Teresa Lowe

Betsy Orgera

Awilda Taveras Forbes

Awilda Taveras Forbes

Awilda Taveras Forbes

Virginia Vercher

Awilda Taveras Forbes