This fall, the Johnson County Library Foundation will do a special event for our planned giving 1952 Society members as well as Rainy Day Book customers. The event will feature an event reception and author Craig Fehrman. He will be discussing his new book on the history of the Lewis and Clark journey, The Vast Enterprise. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, working the event, and clean-up.
Minimum age: 14
Opp Available Positions: 3
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.
Opp Available Positions: 4
The 11th annual Writers Conference will be at Central Resource Library from Friday, November 13 through Saturday, November 14th. You can help us make this a success for attendees by signing up to volunteer for this year's event.Volunteers will have periods of busy and slow times. You are welcome to bring a book with you for times when attendees are in sessions.
Minimum age: 15
Opp Available Positions:
An afternoon of mystery commemorates the centennial anniversary of the 11 day disappearance of one of the best crime writers who ever lived. The event includes a chance at cracking the case, exploring artifacts, and a suspicious mocktail. Six volunteers are needed to help with setup/cleanup, greeting patrons, wayfinding, and activities.
Opp Available Positions: 6
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 reviews to 3-5 sentences. 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 original (not AI generated) for books and AV materials you consumed 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.)If you are not needing your hours verified, you may self report your service hours by logging into your volunteer profile. Please note - reviews are also welcome on DVDs, games, and CDs in the library collection.If you are needing service hours verified for work or community service, you may only submit a maximum of 8 book reviews per month. Credit will not given for materials that took less than hour to consume such as a children's book.For verification of service hours, please submit here.
Minimum age: 18
Dependable volunteers are needed to assist with Blue Valley Branch Storytimes on Mondays (9-11AM) during the fall 2026 semester.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.Scheduled dates for Storytimes are:
Minimum age: 19
Opp Available Positions: 2
Dependable volunteers are needed to assist with Corinth Branch Storytimes Monday mornings from 9-11AM during the fall 2026 semester. 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.Dates are:
Opp Available Positions: 0
Dependable volunteers are needed to assist with Lenexa City Center Branch Storytimes on Mondays or Wednesdays (9-11AM) during the fall 2026 semester.
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.Scheduled dates for Monday Storytimes are:
Dependable volunteers are needed to assist with Monticello Branch Storytimes on Tuesdays or Thursdays (9-11AM) during the fall 2026 semester.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.Scheduled dates for Tuesday Storytimes are:
This monthly discussion group is for people to practice English in a relaxed and friendly environment. Participants will help choose books that match the group's comfort and reading level, making each discussion accessible and engaging. A volunteer is needed to help with setup/cleanup as well as facilitate a book discussion for beginner to intermediate English Language Learners. This is a monthly volunteer commitment that requires a volunteer interview. This volunteer shift is from 1:30-3:30PM on the following Saturdays:
Two volunteers are needed for each family bingo night to help with setup, greeting patrons, wayfinding, and cleanup/resetting the space after the program.
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 and comfortable clothing are strongly encouraged.
The Friends of Johnson County Library host Book Sales in the The Book Nook! every Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers are needed to help with counting books, greeting customers, and float around the space checking on customers.Since are our focus is on providing excellent customer service, volunteers are asked to keep cell phones in your pockets and to not wear ear buds/headphones. Interested in becoming a trained cashier? Here are the requirements:
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. Positions currently available are:
Opp Available Positions: 21
Using a base construction created by the MakerSpace, each participate will be given supplies to build and decorate their own graham cracker cottage. Four volunteers are needed for reach event to help with setup/cleanup, greeting patrons, assist with wayfinding, and the program.
Opp Available Positions: 10
Attendees will learn about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by exploring the signs and symbols of the Mexican cultural tradition. Four volunteers are needed to help with setup/cleanup, greeting patrons, wayfinding, and projects.
Opp Available Positions: 1
The Friends of Johnson County Library accepts community book donations. You can host a book drive and earn up to 10 service hours*. Our expectation is to do the following steps to engage your community in the book drive.Here is how to get started:1. Register for this opportunity so we can credit your service hours.2. Determine where you are going to host your book drive. It could be in your neighborhood, at your school, service organization, business, church, etc.3. Here is the list of the items the Friends of Johnson County Library can and can''t accept.4. 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.5. Collect the books.6. 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. (Don't forgot to take a picture or alert the staff you did a donation drive so we can credit your service hours.)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.
Minimum age: 8
The Library is hosting events to help people who are new to Medicare learn more before enrolling as well as existing users to review their plan during Open Enrollment. Two volunteers are needed for each program at our Central Resource Branch to assist with setup, greeting patrons, wayfinding, and cleanup/resetting the space after the program.
The Monticello Branch is in a need for volunteers weekday mornings from 8:30-10:30AM to help with pulling books from the shelves to send to other library branches. Volunteers must be able to stand, walk, and bend to retrieve books. Helps with pull lists and shelving. 2 hours per shift.
Opp Available Positions: 5
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!
Do you enjoy scrapbooking? If so, this might be a great match for your skills. We are looking for an on call volunteer to helping cut out shapes using our die cut machine. This volunteer would need to be available weekdays during day time hours. We anticipate this position being called upon once a month. Training would be provided. Additionally, this volunteer would be needed maybe 2-4 times per year to help with waxing items down.
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.
Read and review teen books for the Library's website in exchange for volunteer credit!Every review published on our website earns the reviewer 2 hours (one for reading the book, one for writing the review).Please do not start reviewing materials until you have received an email explaining the process. Please note you must have a Johnson County Library card to participate as a reviewer. If you do not have one, click here to learn how to get a library card.Reviews must be original (not AI generated) for books and AV materials you consumed in the last 60 days. You may earn a maximum of 4 service hours per week for this opportunity. Reviews must be public on our website or you will not receive credit. Link to submit your verification
Opp Available Positions: 147
This event is an opportunity for creative teens to bring in their current project, swap ideas, and meet other people who enjoy being creative. Every month we will also have a featured craft.Two volunteers are needed for each program to help with setup, greeting patrons, wayfinding, and cleanup/resetting the space after the program.
Opp Available Positions: 7
We are looking for a teen or adult volunteer with skills to create a video with video clips from different individuals recorded on their cell phones. The video will feature clips from volunteer writers who participate in submitting work for our elementia, teen literary publication. The magazine includes poems, short stories, and original art created by teenagers. The volunteer who participates in the activity needs to have access to software to combine the videos and make it look professional. We have a tight window to work on this project of October 15th November 2nd. If the committee would like to see edits to the video, they would need to be complete by November 9th. The video will be aired during the elementia reception on November 10th. If you are interested in this opportunity, please click on the link to apply. If a student wants to complete this project for school credit, please be sure to let us know.
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