Volunteer

Help your community, make new friends, get cool perks

Our volunteers are the heart of the Denver Tool Library, helping with everything from essential tool repair and organization to spreading the word at local markets and events. Whether you're a master carpenter or have never held a power tool, we have a place for you!

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.

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

  • free DTL Library privileges

  • free and discounted use of DTL Open Shop

  • discounted 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?

SIGN UP FOR A VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION DATE

If everything above sounds good to you, sign up for a volunteer orientation below. Once you attend a volunteer orientation, you can then sign up for volunteer shifts and other volunteer opportunities.

THANKS for checking out our volunteer page. We hope to see you soon!❤️

Questions about Volunteering? amanda@denvertoollibrary.org