Opportunity Search Results

2024 Legislative Coffee Series
Central Library-Non-Circulation

Description

Kansas Legislative Senators and Representatives will be discussing the new legislative session. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up the Friday before the event. On Saturday mornings, volunteers are need to help with refreshments, greeting attendees, and clean-up. Volunteers with photography skills and their own camera are also needed to help take high resolution photos during the event.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

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2024 Spring Recycling Extravaganza
Friends of the Library Sorting Center & Booksales

Description

The Friends of Johnson County Library are participating in the city of Overland Park's community recycling event where people can donation their used books to support the library. Volunteers are needed at the collection site to accept donations as well as at the warehouse to unload. This is an outdoor opportunity where volunteers must be able to stand, bend, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

Opp Available Positions: 8


2024 Undumpster Recycling
Friends of the Library Sorting Center & Booksales

Description

The Friends of Johnson County Library are participating in a community recycling event where people can donation their used books to support the library. Volunteers are needed at the collection site to accept donations as well as at the warehouse to unload. This is an outdoor opportunity where volunteers must be able to stand, bend, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

Opp Available Positions: 3


Book Reviewer - Adult Volunteer
Virtual Library Volunteer

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.

Please note this opportunity is for adult only. If you need service hours confirmed for junior high or high school services hours, please sign-up for our Book Reviewer opportunity for young adults.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18

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Conversation Partners
Central Library-Non-Circulation

Description

Conversation Partners are volunteers who are interested in helping people whose first language isn't English practice speaking in English. Two volunteers with strong English skills will be matched with 1-3 students who need a little help practicing enunciation. The groups will meet once a week in the library for an hour during the fall semester to practice English. Sessions will begin middle of September as ELL classes return and volunteers will be able to pick when they are available to meet with students. A ongoing commitment through mid-December is required to serve in this role.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18

Opp Available Positions: 3


Early Literacy Volunteer - Blue Valley Branch
Central Library-Non-Circulation

Description

Dependable volunteers are needed to assist with Blue Valley Branch Storytimes Tuesday mornings from 9-11AM during the spring 2024 semester (February 6 -April 23). Responsibilities include handing out tickets for Storytime, tracking attendance, assisting parents in completing digital satisfaction surveys, and cleaning toys. Volunteers with experience providing daycare or teaching children ages 0-6 encouraged to apply.

Volunteers interested in this position should select "Sign-up to volunteer" to schedule a volunteer interview. If selected, volunteers will need to complete a background check and program specific training.

Requirements

Minimum age: 19

Opp Available Positions: 1


Friends Book Donation Drop-off
Friends of the Library Sorting Center & Booksales

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

Opp Available Positions: 50


Friends of the Library Membership Committee
Friends of the Library Committees

Description

In 1956, a dedicated group of community members started Johnson County Library by running libraries out of their homes, schools, and businesses. Today, the Friends Johnson County Library continues to support the Library through volunteer and financial support. We are seeking volunteers to serve on the Membership Committee which recruits new members for the Friends organization, designs membership appreciation efforts and provides opportunities to enhance support to Johnson County Library.

If you're social and outgoing, and have an understanding of building membership organizations, we'd love to talk with you! This committee conducts monthly virtual meetings and occasionally has other projects that may require additional time.

Requirements

Minimum age: 16

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Friends of the Library Sorting & Shelving Volunteer
Friends of the Library Sorting Center & Booksales

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

Opp Available Positions: 8


Friends Pop-up Book Sale
Friends of the Library Sorting Center & Booksales

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.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

Opp Available Positions: 0


Genealogy Memory Lab
Central Library-Non-Circulation

Description

Are you tech savvy? Are you patient and able to teach others? If so, you might be the perfect volunteer to help with the Johnson County Genealogical Society's new Memory Lab.

The Memory Lab is equipment that helps community members transform their photos, 8mm film, and 35mm slides into digital formats.

Volunteers will be trained in utilizing the equipment. Then, they will sign-up for a weekly volunteer shift to help scheduled individual users transform their media to a digital format.

Volunteers must have basic computer skills. Prior experience using a scanner is helpful. Volunteers must enjoy working with technology and helping people of all ages learn to use the equipment. Patience with people and equipment is critical.

Shifts are available weekdays from 9AM-12:30PM or 12:30-4PM, or Tuesday evenings from 4:15-7:45PM.

Requirements

Minimum age: 15

Opp Available Positions: 0


Host a Book Drive for the Friends of JCL
Friends of the Library Sorting Center & Booksales

Description

The Friends of Johnson County Library accepts community book donations. You can host a book drive and earn 10 service hours. Here is how to get started:

1. Determine where you are going to host your book drive. It could be in your neighborhood, at your school, service organization, business, church, etc.

2. Here is the list of the items the Friends of Johnson County Library can and can''t accept.

3. Create a flyer to promote your book drive. You can share it on social media, deliver it to your neighbors, or share it at a physical location you''ll be collecting the books.

4. Collect the books.

5. Bring your items to the Friends of Johnson County Library''s sorting facility (8279 Melrose Drive, Lenexa, KS in the Pine Ridge Business Complex) on Saturday mornings between 9-11AM.

Questions? Contact the Friends at 913-492-4791 or book@friendsofjcl.org.

*If a team of volunteers is working on this opportunity, please contact us before getting started to determine the maximum number of service hours each participate may earn.

Requirements

Minimum age: 8

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Library Lets Loose - Food & Beverage Committee
Central Library-Non-Circulation

Description

Library Lets Loose is the signature annual fundraiser of the Johnson County Library Foundation. The event is an afterhours party in the library with food, drink, and dancing. This year's event will take place on Saturday, September 21st.

Confident public speaker with excellent communication skills are needed to serve on the Food & Beverage Committee. Volunteers will solict in-kind small bites for 300 guests from local restaurants and beverage proprietors. This opportunity will require a committment of 2-8 service hours per month from mid-March through the event.

Requirements

Minimum age: 19

Opp Available Positions: 3


Library Lets Loose - Grand Prize Drawing Committee
Central Library-Non-Circulation

Description

Library Lets Loose is the signature annual fundraiser of the Johnson County Library Foundation. The event is an afterhours party on Saturday, September 21st in the library with food, drink, and dancing. The event includes a $100 donation opportunity for a chance to win cool event experiences.

Confident public speaker with excellent communication skills are needed to serve on the Grand Prize Drawing Committee. Volunteers will ask local businesses for big ticket experiences for the Grand Prize Drawing. Past experiences have included a limo ride to see holiday lights, private dinners, and a destination vacation. This opportunity will require a committment of 2 service hours per month from mid-March through August.

Requirements

Minimum age: 19

Opp Available Positions: 2


Library Lets Loose - Sponsorship Committee
Central Library-Non-Circulation

Description

Library Lets Loose is the signature annual fundraiser of the Johnson County Library Foundation. The event is an afterhours party in the library with food, drink, and dancing. This year's event will take place on Saturday, September 21st.

Confident public speaker with excellent communication skills are needed to serve on the Sponsorship Committee. Volunteers will ask local businesses and past individual sponsors for monetary support this year''s event. This opportunity will require a committment of 1-2 service hours per week from mid-March through May.

Requirements

Minimum age: 19

Opp Available Positions: 4


Need More Information?
Central Library-Non-Circulation

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!

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Poetry Experts
Central Library-Non-Circulation

Description

April is national poetry month. We are looking for volunteers who love poetry to help select poems of various books from the library collection to share with others.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

Opp Available Positions: 0


Swift Volunteer
Central Library-Non-Circulation

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: 15

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Tabletop Game Night
Central Library-Non-Circulation

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

Opp Available Positions:


Teen Book Reviewer
Virtual Library Volunteer

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.

Please note this opportunity is for junior high and high school students. If you are in college, please sign-up for Book Reviewer - Adult Volunteer instead.

Requirements

Minimum age: 12

Opp Available Positions:


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

Opp Available Positions:


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

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