Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Youth Services Volunteer

Youth Services volunteers assist the children's department of the library. Some of the tasks you may do are assemble crafts, assist in children's programs, clean toys, shelve books and DVDs, and copy coloring pages.

The typical schedule is one 2-hour shift per week.

Requirements: Ages 14-17. Ability to read and understand basic English and follow written and verbal instructions.

We will hold casual volunteer interviews on Tuesday, January 14^th and Thursday, January 16^th. Fifteen-minute timeslots are available from 2:30-4 PM. We will contact you in January to schedule if you meet our availability requirements.

You must also be able to commit to the following dates and times:

• One orientation:
• Tuesday, January 21^st 2-4 PM
• Or Thursday, January 23^rd 3-5 PM
• AND one training:
• Thursday, January 30^th 3-5 PM
• Or Tuesday, February 4^th 2-4 PM

We are also in need of volunteers for our Winterfest event on Wednesday, January 22nd. We have hours available from 3 to 7 PM.

We hope you consider joining the team at Windmill Library!

Be a part of our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) for the 2024-2025 school year! Teen volunteers ages 14-17 will meet weekly, Thursdays 2:30-4:30pm, to plan and oversee teen events, decorate the teen area, create displays and book review posters, and various other community-building activities here at the Windmill Library. Opportunities to earn additional hours will be offered throughout the year. This is a great teamwork and leadership opportunity. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be accepted through September 15, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be contacted if an opening occurs during the school year, otherwise they will be held for the following school year.

Chess Club Volunteer

Do you like chess? Be a Chess Club volunteer and teach beginners how to play!

Chess Club meets the first and third Fridays of the month.

Requirements: Ages 14-17. Must have at least a basic knowledge of chess and be comfortable instructing others and answering questions.

We will hold casual volunteer interviews on Tuesday, January 14^th and Thursday, January 16^th. Fifteen-minute timeslots are available from 2:30-4 PM. We will contact you in January to schedule if you meet our availability requirements.

You must also be able to commit to one orientation on Tuesday, January 21st, 2-4 PM or Thursday, January 23rd, 3-5 PM.

We hope you will consider joining our fun team!

Sewing Volunteer

Do you like to sew? Be a Sewing Volunteer! You'll teach beginners how to use a machine and assist other teens who need help with their sewing projects.

Requirements: Ages 14-17. Must be proficient at using a sewing machine and be comfortable instructing other teens.

Time Commitment:

We will hold casual volunteer interviews on Tuesday, January 14^th and Thursday, January 16^th. Fifteen-minute timeslots are available from 2:30-4 PM. We will contact you in January to schedule if you meet our availability requirements.

Must be able to commit to the following dates and times (you get volunteer hour credit each time!):

• One of the following orientations:
  • Tuesday, January 21^st 2-4 PM
  • Or Thursday, January 23^rd 3-5 PM
• AND certification class to get your library sewing certificate:
  • February 11^th 2-4 PM
• AND at least one practice (we will be making the projects ahead of time that we’ll be doing in Maker March):
  • Tuesday, February 18^th, 2-4 PM
  • Tuesday, February 25^th, 2-4 PM
• AND at least two of the following programs for Maker March:
  • March 6^th, 2:30-5:30 PM
  • March 13^th, 2:30-5:30 PM
  • March 20^th, 2:30-5:30 PM
  • March 27^th, 2:30-5:30 PM

Remember, you will receive credit for EACH event you attend!

We are excited to have you on our team!