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 and comfortable clothing are strongly encouraged. Volunteers ages 14-17 are welcome but please get your parents permission before registering.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

Description

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 and greeting customers.

Interested in becoming a trained cashier? Here are the requirements:

• Age 15+


• Sign a confidentiality agreement


• Attend a training on how to use Square, point of sale


• Register for a cashier shift at least once a month, for a minimum of six months


• Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to start the process to become a trained cashier volunteer.

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

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
- SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas)
- Special Delivery

To get started with one of the above opportunities, you must attend an orientation session. Orientations are hosted once 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.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please reach out to the volunteer services coordinator. We would prefer to have two business days' notice to help us meet your needs most effectively. 913-715-8859 or HS-Volunteer@jocogov.org

*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!