Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to the success of Friends. We benefit from thousands of hours of time dedicated to our fundraising projects.

Volunteer opportunities can be tailored to your interests, skills and available time.

To learn more, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Janice Chance,
204-488-3217 or email vol@friendsWPL.ca

Some of the volunteer opportunities you might consider:

We also need volunteers available for one-time projects and special events. If this suits you best, we will put you on the list!

Simply print out the form and mail – Downloadable Volunteer Form (pdf)
or sign up online below

Name*
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Street Address Address Line 2 City
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We welcome new volunteers ... thank you for your interest! Please check the areas that interest you.*
- Book Sale Preparation
  Volunteers are needed year round to sort, price and pack donated books.
  General awareness and appreciation of books would be an asset.
  This work may involve lifting and reaching in close quarters.
- Fall Book Sale
  To work one or more 5 hour shifts at the annual sale in October.
  This includes setting up, tending the sales tables, the cash desk and packing up.
- Books & Brunch
  This is committee work for our signature fundraiser in May.
- Best of Friends Gift Shop
  Work independently 3 to 4 days a month.
  Shifts are 4 to 5 hours.
  Retail experience is useful, computer knowledge is necessary.
- Outreach Activity
  Staffing tables at various events.
  Shifts are 3 to 4 hours.
- Join the Board or a Committee
  The Board meets monthly, except July and December. Committees meet as needed.
  This working Board and its committees focus on fundraising to support the Library.
Privacy: Personal information collected on this form and in the interview will be used for the sole purpose of placing volunteers with the FWPL.