VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are what continue to make the Library of Things a success!

Join our team and help us build a more resilient community.

NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Applications for the 2026 AGM nominations are now closed.

Thank you for your interest!

AGM will be held May 25th @ 6:15pm.  Join us in person at the Saskatoon Makerspace or virtually by emailing info@libraryofthingsyxe.com 

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES

Let’s build a community where people feel cared for, no matter what they own.

Interested in Volunteering? Email volunteers@libraryofthingsyxe.com

Fundraising Coordinator
  • Identify potential grants
  • Monitor due dates of identified grants
  • Ensure timely submission of grants
  • Serve as main point of contact for grantors
  • Research for data to support applications (optional)
  • Time commitment: Will vary depending on grant deadlines

*Grant experience is an assest 

Volunteer Coordinator
  • plan, prep and coordinate Library of Things events
  • they will organize volunteers or attend events to promote the library or host sustainable skill sharing activities (i.e puzzle swaps, repair cafes etc.)
  • Time Commitment: Flexible, expect 2-4 hours weekly dependent on events scheduled.
Events Coordinator
  • Prep, plan and host events
  • Reach out to potential partners: including sourcing donations for prizes or snacks
  • Guide other volunteers as required in promoting and hosting event
  • Attend events to promote the Library
  • Reports to Library Coordinators
  • Time Commitment: Flexible, expext 2-4 hours weekly dependent on events scheduled.

Multiple Volunteers Welcome. 

Social Media Volunteer
  • Design and schedule posts for social media
  • Monitor and reply to all comments and DMs, or forward to relevant cooridnator 
  • Collaborate with Communications Coordinator on additonal content as required
  • Assist with promotional materials as requested
  • Capture content at Library events to share on socials as requested
  • Time commitment: 1-4 hours weekly

Multiple Volunteers Welcome. 

Librarian
  • Greet visitors
  • Check in/out items
  • Prepare reservations
  • Sign up new members
  • Activate new memberships
  • Help maintain cleanliness of the library
  • Ideal for: Comfortable with a computer, enjoys talking to people.
  • Time commitment: 1 shift/month,  Saturday 12:45-4:15pm or Tuesday 5:15-7:45pm
Repair and Maintenance Volunteers
  • Infrequent repair and/or regular maintenance of items
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activities
  • Ideal for: Handy humans who like to repair and maintain things
  • Time commitment: Flexible and ongoing

*Experience required as this work would be done independently

Events Assistant
  • Planning and hosting events that promote sharing and waste reduction
  • Brainstorming event ideas
  • Reaching out to potential partners, & sponsors
  • Coordinate with Social Media team to promote events
  • Attend other events to promote the Library of Things
  • Supports Events Coordinator
  • Time commitment: Flexible based on how many events the volunteer would like to plan.

Mutliple Volunteers Welcome.