Volunteer application

Tell us about yourself and which roles interest you. We review every application and get back to you within 48 hours. If you haven't read the role descriptions yet, start there — it's the fastest way to find the right fit.

About you

Name

Phone

I am 18 or older.Volunteers aged 16–17 are welcome in some roles with a parent or guardian — please email us at applications@toollib.org instead of using this form.

Which roles interest you?

Have you volunteered with us before?

YesNo, I'd be new

Choose one or more. We'll ask a few questions about each.

Tool Advisor / Member AssistanceHelp members find the right tool for their project and show them how to use it safely.One 3–4 hour shift per month minimum. Most advisors do two.Repair TechnicianKeep the collection working — diagnose and fix donated and returned tools, and help at Repair Clinic.Flexible. Bench work can happen outside open hours, by arrangement.CashierRun the front desk: memberships, checkouts, returns, and tool-sale purchases on our iPad.One 3–4 hour shift per month minimum, ideally the same slot each time.Start in another role first — A few completed shifts as a Tool Advisor or Repair Technician. We get to know you on the floor before you take on the drawer.Shift ManagerRun the floor for a shift: open or close the library, lead the volunteers on duty, and make the calls.A recurring shift, twice a month minimum. This is our most schedule-dependent role.Start in another role first — Several completed shifts as a Tool Advisor or Repair Technician. You need to know how the floor runs before you can run it.

Availability

When could you work a shift? Select all that apply.

Roughly how many hours a month?

A little more

Are you a current TLLC member?

Why would you like to volunteer with us?

Reference (optional)

Someone who can vouch for you — a name and how they know you is plenty.

How did you hear about us? (optional)

We review every application and get back to you within 48 hours.