Sweet New Volunteer Perks!

We’ve updated our volunteer system so that those who regularly donate their time to the mission get some super sweet perks! This includes free memberships, 50% off classes, discounted open shop hours, free merch, and of course getting to chop a watermelon in half on your anniversary. Keep on reading for step-by-step deets…

STEP 1: BEGINNER VOLUNTEER

GET YOUR FEET WET AT THE LOUDEST LIBRARY IN TOWN!

BEGINNER VOLUNTEERS come in once or twice a month to:

  • help our world-renowned tool librarians

  • clean, beautify, organize!

  • perform tool repair and upkeep

  • do endless and varied special projects

  • preach about us at markets and special events

BEGINNER VOLUNTEERS receive:

  • invites to special events and meet-ups

  • being a part of a cool group of humans

  • the feeling of satisfaction and blissful night’s sleep you get from contributing to a worthy cause

NOTE: No specific tool knowledge/experience is required to volunteer - just kindness, reliability, and respect for the DTL ethos and community.

STEP 2: CORE VOLUNTEER

GET MORE INVOLVED, DRINK THE KOOL-AID.

CORE VOLUNTEERS have volunteered regularly at the DTL for a good period of time, have undergone further training on librarian operations, and can be depended on to show up for specifically scheduled monthly or bi-monthly shifts to:

  • check folks in and out

  • sign up new members

  • give the disneyland tour

  • perform more detailed tool repair and upkeep

  • and much more!

CORE VOLUNTEERS receive the same benefits as Regular Volunteers, PLUS:

  • free DTL Library privileges

  • free and discounted use of DTL Open Shop

  • 50% discount on DTL Classes

  • DTL merch will be forced upon you!!


OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

Have some Special Pro-Level Skillz in mind to contribute? Reach out to us if you…

  • have connections at tool manufacturers or construction companies for tool donation

  • have connections to help with outreach and community engagement

  • have experience in grant writing or fundraising

  • are able to provide DEI trainings or consulting

  • have experience in tool repair/maintenance


READY TO GET STARTED?

Fill out our DTL Volunteer Form and come to an orientation.