Volunteer
The library accepts applications for positions that are listed and open.
Fill out a volunteer application and
- Drop it off at the library where you wish to volunteer - or -
- Email it to: nmilvid@ppld.org - or -
- Place it in the drop box near the lobby of East Library or Library 21c
Volunteer Applications
Please fill out the appropriate volunteer application for the position for which you are applying
"Speak English" Facilitators
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.
AfterMath Tutors
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.
Children/Teen Program Assistants
- Assist with children/teen programs
- Help children with crafts
ESL & Adult Literacy Tutors
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
ESL/High School Equivalency (HSE) Classroom Assistants
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
Fast Track
20 hours or fewer for school, scouts or NHS.
Friends Book Store Clerks
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.
Friends Online Book Scanners
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.
Friends Spring Book Sale
Friends Spring Book Sale Set-Up and Clean up: Be a good Friend and have fun at the Friends Book Sale - March 16,17,18. Volunteers will unpack boxes of books and place them on tables in subject order.
*Book Sale Set-up: Thursday, March 15, 9:30 a.m.
*Book Sale Clean-up: Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m.
Holds Processors/Shelvers
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!
Path to Citizenship Faciliators
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.
Paws-to-Read Dogs
"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.
Repair Cafe "fixers"
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
Review Crew
The Review Crew is a way for teens (ages 12-18) to earn volunteer hours by writing qualifying reviews to be published on Pikes Peak Library District’s Teen Web Page. Check out some of our book reviews at http://ppld.org/teens/book-reviews for examples.
Fill out a Review Crew Participation Form
Please return this SIGNED Review Crew Participation Form in person at any Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Location or scan and email to reviewcrew@ppld.org.
Speak French Instructor
Volunteer twice monthly to lead a conversation group for non-native speakers who wish to practice French. Proficiency in speaking and writing French required.
Study Buddies
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
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board meet monthly or more to suggest topics, and plan and host programs and services for teens.
Write English Facilitators
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.