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Each April, the Johnson County Library Foundation does a special event for our 1952 Society & Readers Circle supporters. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, working the event, and clean-up.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

Description

Volunteers read or listen to a book and write a review on JCL's website.

Tips for reviewing a book:

- Your job is to be an ambassador to our collection for other patrons who likely are just browsing and are looking for guidance.

- Keep your review under three lines long. Your reviews should be short and to the point.

- Don't summarize the plot. A little description is ok to give the reader context, though.

- Show us your unique perspective on the item! Tell us why you liked or did not like the book.

- Include genre and appeal factors.

Reviews must be for books read in the last 60 days. For each book reviewed, you may log 2 hours of service (One hour for reading/listening the book and one hour for reviewing it.)

Please note - reviews are also welcome on DVDs, games, and CDs in the library collection.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Description

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Volunteers are needed to help facilitate online English Language Learner conversation classes on Zoom. The purpose is to help people whose first language is not English practice their English conversation skills.

The online classes will be on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:45PM. Each class will have a volunteer facilitator, a volunteer moderator, and 5-6 class participants.

Fluency in English, comfortability with public speaking, and computer skills are required. Volunteers must commit to an entire trimester (four months) of classes. Each volunteer facilitator will receive a picture dictionary and headset to use during online classes.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Description

Friends of Johnson County Library supports library programs and services through the sale of books donated by the community.

Volunteers are needed to help accept book donations at the Friends of Johnson County Library Sort Center (8279 Melrose Dr., Overland Park, KS). Volunteers must be able to lift boxes up to 40 lbs. on/off dolly carts, stand for long periods of time, and be comfortable going outside to assist with donation drop offs. Closed toed shoes, masks, and comfortable clothing are strongly encouraged. Volunteers ages 14-17 are welcome but please get your parents permission before registering. Snacks and bottled water will be provided.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

Description

Are you an avid reader? Do you dream of shelving books? Detail oriented volunteers who love to organize are needed to help the Friends of Johnson County Library. Volunteers will help us scan donated books using an electric scanner at the Friends Sort Center. Once the books are sent to carts by the scanner, volunteers will unload the carts and places the books in the appropriate area of the warehouse. Volunteers will be trained to understand criteria for where books are placed. Additionally, volunteers will shelve some donated books by genre.

Volunteers must be able to stand and move frequently in warehouse environment. They must also be able to bend and lift books up to 20 lbs.

Volunteers are asked to commit to one - 3 hour shift per week for a minimum of six months. Shifts are available Monday-Friday from either 9AM-Noon or Noon-3PM.

A volunteer interview and training are required.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Description

The Friends of Johnson County Library host Book Sales in their Sorting Center every Saturday. Volunteers are needed to help with cashiering, counting books, and greeting customers.

Please note masks are strongly encouraged for volunteers.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

Description

HomeConnect is a service for Johnson County residents who are unable to come to the library in person. Please help us share an upbeat message by creating a bookmark or handwritten card to include in these deliveries. Volunteers may log 30 minutes (.50) of service for each bookmark and 15 minutes (.25) of service for each handmade card*.

Please adhere to the following guidelines in creating your bookmarks and cards.

Do:
- Please cut paper to 2 ¾" x 8 ½". (Let us know if you'd like a template.)
- Please be sure to include positive messages.
- Let recipients know you are thinking about them.
- Book puns and quotes are greatly appreciated.
- Please write legibly and spend time working on each card/bookmark.

Please Don't:
- Please do not include any messages that are proselytizing, specific religious references (ex: God bless you, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, etc.), and/or religious pictures.
- Please do not include political messages.
- Please do not use individual envelopes for cards as all messages must be reviewed by staff prior to distribution.

Bookmarks and cards should be mailed to or dropped off at:

Central Resource Library
Attn: Amber Bourek Slater, Volunteer Coordinator
9875 W. 87th St.
Overland Park, KS 66221

*Please note for students looking to earn service hours, you can only earn a maximum of 10 service hours for this opportunity each school year. Please put your items in a envelope or zipper bag. Your name and contact information is required to receive credit. Plus, don't forget to register for this opportunity so you can download proof of your service hours.

Requirements

Minimum age: 5

Description

Help stock the shelves at one of the County's food pantries. Collect non-expired food items and unopened hygiene products such as peanut butter, jelly, soup, canned fruit, canned meat (tuna or chicken), helper meals (tuna helper, chicken helper, & hamburger helper), pasta, pasta sauce, beans, rice, toilet paper, shampoo, body wash, soap, baby wipes, and cleaning supplies.

Johnson County Human Services - Multi-Service Centers provide services to low income residents. We provide services such as utility assistance, food pantry, provide vouchers for the Kansas City Medicine Cabinet, and case management.

We operate three food pantries in Johnson County: North Central (Lenexa), North East (Mission), and Southwest (Gardner).

*Due to safety regulations, we are unable to accept expired food.

Donations can be dropped off (Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm) at our Olathe office located at 11811 S Sunset Drive SUITE 1300 Olathe, KS 66061.

Description

Interested in volunteering for Aging & Human Services but uncertain where to start? Attend a volunteer orientation. General orientation is a one hour overview of the services provided by Aging & Human Services and ways you can volunteer.

We offer the following volunteer opportunities:
- Catch-a-Ride
- Home Delivered Meals
- Office Administration
- Food Pantry

To get started with one of the above opportunities, you must attend an orientation session. Orientations are hosted twice a month on-site at the Olathe office. During the orientation you will complete all neccessary paperwork to volunteer. Weekday opportunities available from 8am-5pm.

If interested in joining Catch-a-Ride or Home Delivered Meals, please plan on staying an additional hour for program training. The program training is from 2 pm - 3 pm.

*Please note this orientation is only for the Aging and Human Services department. If you are interested in volunteering for multiple departments, additional orientation or training may be required.*

Additional info:

https://www.jocogov.org/dept/human-services/volunteer/orientations

Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Description

If you don't see the volunteer position you're looking for, or you aren't sure about where you want to volunteer, you've come to the right place! Sign up here and you will be contacted to learn more about volunteering in the library!

Description

Are you looking to volunteer with the library but do not have the time to commit to a regular volunteer shift? If so, this might be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for people who want to help with a variety of one-time volunteer opportunities. These opportunities may include: preparing mailings, setting-up for events, greeting and ushering programs, or helping with book sales. By joining this group, you will receive emails letting you know about new one-time volunteer opportunities. You will be able register for whichever opportunities interest you. It's that simple.

Requirements

Minimum age: 16

Description

Volunteers are needed to help with the return of in person game night. Events will be held at Blue Valley, Central Resource, Gardner, and Monticello from 5-8PM once a month. Volunteers are needed to:

• setup and cleanup of tables, chairs, games, and refreshments


• greet patrons


• playing games with patrons


• Volunteers with experience playing games like Ticket to Ride and Settlers of Catan are needed to help teaching games to patrons

Requirements

Minimum age: 12

Description

Read and review teen books and review them for the Libary's teen website for volunteer credit!

Every review published on the website earns the reviewer 2 hours (one for reading the book, one for writing the review). Instructions and training will be given to all reviewers, no previous experience necessary.

For volunteers age 12, please contact Heather directly for more information.

Requirements

Minimum age: 12

Description

Teen volunteers are essential to helping the library. Job duties vary from day-to-day but will include:

* Create book displays that are tidy and eye-catching
* Keeping library spaces welcoming and inviting
* Circulation tasks

Applicants who meet the needs of our branch will be contacted for an interview.

If you would like more volunteer hours please check out our other opportunities like Teen Book Reviewer, Donation Drop Off and Young Adult Literary Council.

Please Note: Volunteers must be 13 years old. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of a position. Applications must be submitted by the volunteer. Please only apply to only one library branch. This will allow more teens to be able to participate in volunteering.

Requirements

Minimum age: 13

Description

Teens are invited to join the Young Adult Literary Council to share favorite books and participate in fun activities. You can meet new people and receive volunteer credit hours for your time with us.

For a schedule of events check out our calendar.

Requirements

Minimum age: 12

Description

Teens are invited to join the Young Adult Literary Council to share favorite books, pick up advanced reader copies of teen books to read and review, and participate in other fun activities such as author visits, game days, event planning and more. Meet new people and receive volunteer credit hours for your time with us.

This program will be hosted in-person in Lenexa's large meeting room.

Requirements

Minimum age: 12

Description

Teens are invited to join the Young Adult Literary Council to share favorite books and participate in fun activities. You can meet new people and receive volunteer credit hours for your time with us.

For a schedule of events check out our calendar.

Requirements

Minimum age: 12