To be considered for one of the volunteer opportunities listed on this page, please complete and return the Volunteer Application .

The completed form may be returned to any Library location, mailed to 711 W. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67203 or scanned and emailed to admin@wichitalibrary.org.

If you have questions, please call (316) 261-8500.

Current Volunteer Openings

• Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd

  • Collection Services - Holds Assistant

    Job Purpose: To find, pull, and check in holds on materials at the Advanced Learning Library.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Find, pull, and check in materials that are needed to fill holds for Wichita Public Library customers
    • Sort branch holds into delivery bins as needed

    Qualifications:

    • Age 16 or older
    • Able to use touchscreen tablet
    • Able to use a desktop computer and handheld book scanner
    • Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
    • Professional demeanor
    • Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn new tasks

    Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings, at least one hour between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Daily, Monday through Saturday afternoons, at least one hour between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Applicants may apply to volunteer multiple days of the week.

    Working Conditions: Climate-controlled indoor space before library opens to the public and during open hours.

    Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, sit, bend, and kneel for length of shift with reasonable accommodation. Must be able to push and pull a book cart of up to 250 pounds.

  • Collection Services - Shelf Straightening & Merchandising Assistant

    Job Purpose: To help straighten bookshelves and gather un-shelved materials to be reshelved.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Straighten library bookshelves, ensuring that materials are secured on the shelf with a bookend
    • Pick up materials that have been pulled off of the shelf and left on the shelves or on tables to be run through the library's Automated Materials Handler
    • Restock in-shelf materials display stands as necessary

    Qualifications:

    • Age 16 or older
    • Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
    • Professional demeanor
    • Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn new tasks

    Hours: Monday - Saturday, approximately 1 hour between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Applicants may apply to volunteer multiple days of the week.

    Working Conditions: Climate-controlled indoor space before library opens to the public and during open hours.

    Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, sit, bend, and kneel for length of shift with reasonable accommodation. Must be able to push and pull a book cart of up to 250 pounds. Must be able to straighten materials on shelves above head-height as well as materials at ground level. Must be able to hold books in place while in process of securing the books with a bookend.

  • Collection Services - Shelving Assistant

    Job Purpose: To shelve returned library materials.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Accurately shelve recently returned library materials, including adult, youth, and media items
    • Put carts of recently returned materials in order according to Wichita Public Library shelving standards

    Qualifications:

    • Age 16 or older
    • Ability to accurately shelve materials according to Wichita Public Library shelving standards
    • Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
    • Professional demeanor
    • Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn new tasks

    Hours: Monday - Saturday at least two hours between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants may apply to volunteer multiple days of the week.

    Working Conditions: Climate-controlled indoor space before library opens to the public and during open hours.

    Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, sit, bend, and kneel for length of shift with reasonable accommodation. Must be able to push and pull a book cart of up to 250 pounds. Must be able to hold and shelve materials above head as well as shelve materials at ground level.

  • Youth Services - Children's Pavilion Concierge

    Job Purpose: To assist customers with routine questions about item location and in checking out materials. To prepare and/or reset the Children's Pavilion and the Family Place play area for customer use.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Prepare and/or reset the Children's Pavilion:

    • Refill displays with pre-designated materials
    • Clean and maintain the Family Place play area
    • Assist customers in correct use of RFID checkout stations
    • Use catalog computers to locate items in the library system and/or building

    Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of library organization and the Dewey Decimal system
    • Experience working professionally with youth
    • Able to use provided cleaning supplies
    • Self-motivated and able to work with library staff
    • Professional demeanor

    Hours: Daily, Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. Applicants may apply to volunteer multiple days of the week.

    Working Conditions: Climate-controlled indoor space.

    Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, sit, bend, and kneel for length of shift with reasonable accommodation.

  • Youth Services - Family Place Assistant

    Job Purpose: To prepare the Family Place play area for customers.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Clean and maintain the play area daily:

    • Clean and sanitize surfaces
    • Clean and sanitize toys
    • Inventory items
    • Restock the writing center and parent information center
    • Reset the space for customer use

    Qualifications:

    • Age 16 or older
    • Able to use provided cleaning supplies
    • Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
    • Professional demeanor
    • Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn new tasks

    Hours: Daily, Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Applicants may apply to volunteer multiple days of the week.

    Working Conditions: Climate-controlled indoor space before library opens to the public.

    Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, sit, bend, and kneel for length of shift with reasonable accommodation.

• Dr. Ronald W. Walters Branch Library, 4195 E. Harry

  • Tech Assistant

    Job Purpose: To assist library customers one-on-one with a variety of computer and technical issues.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Assist customers with a variety of technology needs including:

    • Basic computer instructions (using a mouse, searching on Google, printing documents)
    • Setting up a free online email account on sites like Gmail
    • Applying for jobs online
    • Using Microsoft Office programs (Word or Excel primarily)
    • Formatting a resume
    • Downloading e-books through the Libby and cloudLibrary apps
    • Using e-readers, smart phones, tablet computers, or iPads
    • Making photocopies
    • Assisting with scanning, saving, and sending documents using a flash drive

    Qualifications:

    • Age 16 or older
    • Able to provide customer service to a diverse community population
    • Understand and be able to explain a variety of technology and computer programs/apps
    • Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
    • Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn new tasks
    • Professional demeanor

    Hours: Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hours may vary. Applicants may apply for multiple shifts.

    Working Conditions: Climate-controlled indoor space that is open to the public.

    Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, sit, bend, and kneel for length of shift with reasonable accommodation.