Do volunteers have a right to tell patrons the rules at the library?

Is a volunteer at the library considered a staff member even if they are 13 years old?? I mean its kind of weird how minors volunteer there and I always wondered, if a patron was stealing, misbehaving, doing something wrong, breaking the rules of the library, do volunteers count as being a staff there that have every right to ban you if the customer isnt behaving??



What about if there are young volunteers??? Like how does a minor 13 have authority over an adult and he/she would work at the library as a volunteer?Do volunteers have a right to tell patrons the rules at the library?
As a volunteer, you have a paid staff member who is your "boss," correct?



Ask them what you should do if you see a patron "stealing, misbehaving, doing something wrong, breaking the rules of the library."



Don't take it upon yourself to police the library unless you are told that's one of your volunteer duties.
Of course, the volunteer would have the right to enforce the rules of the library. In the best case scenario, the volunteer (regardless of age) would go get the help of an employee.....but, if that is not possible, then the volunteer still has the right (and the responsibility) to act on the behalf of the library.Do volunteers have a right to tell patrons the rules at the library?
The volunteer has the authority of the position. If an adult is behaving so badly that a 13 year old needs to reprimand or punish that adult, the adult should not feel insulted by the insolence of a child but should instead be ashamed that a 13 year old respects the rules that he cannot.
Always report such infractions to the librarian. It's the librarian who has the authority do act upon information about any unwanted goings-on.Do volunteers have a right to tell patrons the rules at the library?
yes, please do so... your there to help