VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Application (PDF file requires the free Adobe Reader program)     Drop it off at the front desk or fax it to (307) 721-2584.

Adopt a Shelf!  

If you have a regular hour or two per week, you can select a portion of our stacks (books, audiobooks, music, etc.) and be responsible for keeping it ship shape!  If you are interested in taking our shelving test, you may also be able to reshelve materials in your area.  Time commitment:  1 – 10 hours per week, regular.

Adult services assistant:

This volunteer will pull damaged books, search for lost books, assist with programs for adults like book discussion groups, author readings, lectures, etc.  Time commitment:  five hours per week (could be ten hours every other week.)

Book sale volunteer

Assist the Friends of the Library by sorting through donations and learning to shelve and price books for sales.  Work with other volunteers on Tuesday mornings, or at other times during the week, to be arranged.  Contact Kennedy Penn O'Toole at kennedyotoole@gmail.com to learn more.

Adult programs assistant:  

Help us set up and publicize the library’s activities for adults:  book groups, author readings, film showings, speaker events, and Family Fun Night.  May also involve posting flyers around UW and Laramie.  At least three hours per month, more as activities are scheduled.  Time commitment:  varied, dependant on timing of events, possibly 4-5 hours per event.

Book Shelver:  

If you have an hour or two per week, you can help us reshelve books and other materials returned by library patrons.  Get to know the collection inside and out!  Passage of shelving test, and regular hours are required for this position.  Time commitment:  1 – 10 hours per week; regular.

Centennial Branch Assistant:

This volunteer will provide reference and circulation services one day a week at the library branch in Centennial, WY.  Time commitment:  four hours per week.

Lost and found:

This volunteer will go through our lost and found boxes once monthly and take useful items to the Salvation Army.  Time commitment:  three hours per month.

Rock River Volunteer:  

Please contact Rock River Librarian, Shirley Smith, for opportunities.

Scrapbook Volunteer (library staff scrapbook): 

This volunteer will compile and mounts clippings and other items to go into the scrapbook recording library staff news.. Time commitment:  5 hours per month.

Tax Preparation Volunteer: 

Volunteers are needed between mid-January and April 15 to help people file their income tax returns.  No previous experience is necessary, and complete training is provided for this IRS sponsored program.  After training, volunteers help an average of 8 hours a month during the tax season.  For more details email or call Paul Heimer at 721-2580x5428.

Volunteer Application (PDF file requires the free Adobe Reader program)     Drop it off at the front desk or fax it to (307) 721-2584.