Volunteer

Speak English Facilitators
Speak English is an informal conversation group for adults with intermediate or better English language skills. Experience facilitating small groups is preferred, but not required. Group size varies. Activities may include: discussion of current events, vocabulary instructions, pronunciation practice, interview question practice, etc. Reporting requirements: gather participant attendance and individual registration forms and submit them monthly to the Adult Education division via email.literacy office via email. There is a one year minimum commitment for this position. Orientation is required and offered several times a year.

Assist students of all ages with K-college-level math topics depending upon your skill and comfort level such as: fractions, decimals, percentages, pre- and Algebra 1&2, geometry, Trigonometry, pre-Calculus and Calculus. After-school hours during the school year.

Complete and return an AfterMath volunteer application where you wish to serve.

This volunteer will assist in the Communication Dept. by helping:Count, bundle and distribute printed materials, submit program information to online events calendars, review local and regional publications for PPLD mentions; compile links to Library news stories.

Requires someone with manual dexterity, basic computer skills, ability to follow instructions.

Computer Tech-Savvy Assistants: Several tech-savvy volunteers are needed at 21c to help patrons with general technical assistance such as: how to transfer music from their lap top to phone; basic computer processes (Windows/Apple, Internet use, Microsoft Office); social media, mobile devices like tablets and phone (iOS and Android); and how to download photos etc.

Volunteers will work from the service desk; may be deployed with a walkie-talkie or staff a "Drop-In Open Hours" station to assist when a patron needs help.

Must be personable, able to provide excellent customer service and be confident in their computer skills; expertise not necessary.

ESL & Adult Literacy Tutors
Work one-on-one with an adult, two hours a week, to improve their reading, writing, comprehension, or English language skills. Materials provided. Volunteers are responsible to submit a monthly report to Adult Education division via email. There is a one year time commitment expected when paired with a student. Orientation is required and offered several times a year.

Locations: Dependent upon learner Need

Assist an ESL or HSE class instructor once or twice a week (mornings or evenings) in a classroom setting. Must have a willingness to assist instructor and students in classroom activities. Activities may include facilitating a small group, one-on-one assistance, writing on the board, making copies, etc. There is a six-month minimum commitment when assigned to a class. Orientation is required and offered several times a year.

Other Locations:
*New Direction Agape Sservices
*Second Chance Through Faith
* Pikes Peak Workforce Center

20 hours or fewer for school, scouts or NHS.

Please fill out this form to apply: Fast Track Volunteer Application

Help out at the newly remodeled Friends Book Stores at Penrose, Library 21c, and East Libraries. Volunteers staff the book store, display books, process cash register sales, accept book donations, give out Friends memberships and help customers.

Have a couple of hours free every week? Friends seeks detail-oriented, tech-savvy volunteers to scan book donations and discards for books to sell on Friends Amazon store. Training provided.

Use computer to trap holds and print the hold slip; match hold slip to book, label the hold slip and place the book in correct bin or Holds shelf, file item.

Serve behind the scenes a few hours a week to assist staff with processing and transferring books patrons have requested. Vounteers will (tasks vary from branch to branch) locate, and retrieve books on the shelves, or empty bins, discharge items with a computer device, shelve materials on the HOLDS shelves or book truck, and/or place materials in bins to go to other libraries. Volunteers at Penrose Library and Mobile Library Services will have free parking!

East Volunteers are needed Monday and Tuesday afternoons (2-5) and Wednesday and Friday mornings 8:30 - 11:30.

One or two volunteers are needed to help staff set up and tear down for the Library Explorers craft programs. Volunteers will also assist patrons with completing a craft. Volunteers should have ability to move supplies on a platform truck and in large plastic totes. They will also move around the room and assist patrons with detailed tasks. Should enjoy working with special needs individuals.

Cheyenne: Third Monday of month, 9 am - noon
East: Second Tuesday of month, 9 a.m. - noon
21c: Third Tuesday of month, 9 a.m. - noon
Penrose: Fourth Tuesday of month, 9 a.m. - noon
Rockrimmon: Fourth Thursday of month, 9 a.m. - noon
Ruth Holley: Third Friday of month, 9 a.m. - noon
Sand Creek: Second Monday of month, 9 a.m. - noon

• Assist with children/teen programs
• Help children with crafts
• Assist staff with everyday functions of the Library
• Complete other tasks as needed

Library Helper Volunteer Position Description

This group provides an environment to practice and prepare to obtain US citizenship. Materials are provided and follow USCIS developed curriculum. Lesson plans, activities, handouts and general information are all available. This group focuses on practicing the 100 questions individuals need to know, application vocabulary review, and writing. Facilitators do not provide legal advice. Reporting requirements: Facilitators are expected to gather participant attendance and individual registration forms and submit them weekly to the Adult Education division via email. There is a one year minimum commitment for this position. Orientation is required and offered several times a year.

"Kid-Friendly" dogs with Canine Good Citizen certificates and current Therapy Dog registration are needed at the Paws-to-Read program where children come to the library and practice reading aloud to therapy dogs. A good candidate is a clean, well-behaved dog who can lie quietly for up to 15 minutes at a time.

Teens are needed to help children retain and improve reading skills over the summer. Teens will listen to a child read aloud, read with a child or assist children in selecting reading materials and share their enthusiasm for reading. When not engaged in study buddies activities, volunteers will do additional tasks.

Volunteers should have excellent reading skills, and the ability to communicate with children and adults, and follow directions.

Must attend a training session and commit to one shift per week.

Apply early; this position closes May 1, 2019.

Do you have a particular knack for repairing items? Volunteer "fixers" are needed to help at Repair Cafes where people bring in broken items to the library and receive help learning how to troubleshoot and fix the item rather than throw it away.

Can you repair bicycle tires, chains or brakes?
Mend, hem or patch clothing?
Test, dismantle or fix small appliances, vacuum cleaners, lamps etc?
Assess, disassemble or repair electronics and computers?
Repair broken jewelry?

Complete an Adult Volunteer Application and the questions on page 2 and submit at East Library, Att: Amber Cox or email to acox@ppld.org

The Review Crew is a way for teens (ages 13-18) to earn volunteer hours by writing qualifying reviews to be published on Pikes Peak Library District’s teen website. Check out some of our book reviews at https://ppld.org/teens/book-reviews for examples.

Review Crew Volunteer Position Description

Adults and teens are needed to assist staff with shelving materials including books, CDs, DVDs, audio books etc. Volunteers should have strong attention to detail, ability to place materials in alphabetical and numeric order, ability to bend, reach and push a book cart, and work as a team.

Multiple shifts and days are open, 1 day per week for 1-2 hours. Please apply at High Prairie Library or Ruth Holley Library.

Teen volunteers – 13-17 - will help students in grades K – 5 with homework or reading practice.

• Assist students with a range of elementary school homework topics including reading, English, history, science and math

Study Buddies Volunteer Position Description

Teen Advisory Board meet monthly or more to suggest topics, and plan and host programs and services for teens.

Teen Advisory Board Volunteer Position Description

Write English is an informal writing group for adults with intermediate or higher English language skills. Experience facilitating a small group is preferred, but not required. Group size is limited and individuals must register prior to enrolling. Activities may include exploring various writing styles and purposes and providing feedback on writing activities. Reporting requirements: Facilitators are expected to gather participant attendance and individual registration forms and submit them weekly to the Adult Education division via email. there is a one-year minimum commitment for this position. Orientation is required and offered several times a year.