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Are you our missing piece? Volunteers are at the heart of the Edmonton Tool Library (ETL), and there are a number of ways to get involved!
We're constantly on the look out for volunteers to keep the ETL running. We hope that you see an option below that allows you to explore your interests, share your talents and grow your skills, while helping expand Edmonton’s sharing economy and increasing community access to home improvement. |
Job Title: Operations, Governance, Fund Development or Marketing Committee Member
Position: Volunteer, 1 Year Term
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: 2+ hours per month
Responsibilities:
Job Specifications:
Hours: Committee meeting every one to two months, additional hours as required when working on projects and events
Position: Volunteer, 1 Year Term
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: 2+ hours per month
Responsibilities:
- Attend scheduled committee meetings, usually one every 1-2 months, but may be more often for a specific project or event.
- Generate ideas and participate in discussion to support the operations, funding, promotion and effective governance of the Edmonton Tool Library.
- Understand and follow committee Terms of Reference.
- Assist to review and update committee Terms of Reference on an annual basis.
Job Specifications:
- Experience with the Edmonton Tool Library, as a member or volunteer, is considered an asset.
- Passionate about sustainability and making their community a better place by encouraging the sharing of tools, knowledge, and skills, in a welcoming, inclusive, and creative environment.
- Experience in any of the following areas is an asset, but not required:
Fund development - finance and accounting, fundraising, grant writing
Governance - board governance, human resources
Marketing - marketing and communications, social media, events
Operations - library and/or inventory management, use or maintenance of hand and power tools
Hours: Committee meeting every one to two months, additional hours as required when working on projects and events
Job Title: Tool Librarian
Position: Volunteer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per month, during Tool Library hours
Our Librarians interact with members: lending tools, managing memberships, and organizing our inventory. They also foster the sense of community at the ETL, explaining the library to visitors, sharing upcoming events, and building relationships with members.
Job Title: Tool Doctor
Position: Volunteer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: Shifts are variable.
We’re fortunate to receive many donated tools, but they’re not always in good condition (or even working!). Tool Doctors are responsible for keeping our inventory in safe, working condition, but they also strip tools for parts and sometimes repair or even rebuild them. They also diagnose and repair any tools that come back broken or ‘not working’, plus conduct regular upkeep like maintaining blades, bits and belts. This role requires significant expertise.
Job Title: Tool Expert
Position: Volunteer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: Shifts are 2-4 hours, during Tool Library hours.
Sometimes, learning from YouTube videos and blog posts isn’t enough! Our Tool Experts offer advice regarding the best methods and tools for most home reno and personal DIY projects. They ensure that members leave with not only the right tools, but the knowledge and protective gear to make sure they can do it safely. This role requires significant expertise.
Job Title: Outreach
Position: Volunteer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: Variable
We are actively working to get the word out about the Tool Library and increase our reach in Edmonton. This can include postering, promotion, tabling at community events and other functions. This is a great way to meet other enthusiastic ETL volunteers, and also great for getting volunteer hours for school. Call outs will be sent out throughout the year as needed.
Position: Volunteer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per month, during Tool Library hours
Our Librarians interact with members: lending tools, managing memberships, and organizing our inventory. They also foster the sense of community at the ETL, explaining the library to visitors, sharing upcoming events, and building relationships with members.
Job Title: Tool Doctor
Position: Volunteer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: Shifts are variable.
We’re fortunate to receive many donated tools, but they’re not always in good condition (or even working!). Tool Doctors are responsible for keeping our inventory in safe, working condition, but they also strip tools for parts and sometimes repair or even rebuild them. They also diagnose and repair any tools that come back broken or ‘not working’, plus conduct regular upkeep like maintaining blades, bits and belts. This role requires significant expertise.
Job Title: Tool Expert
Position: Volunteer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: Shifts are 2-4 hours, during Tool Library hours.
Sometimes, learning from YouTube videos and blog posts isn’t enough! Our Tool Experts offer advice regarding the best methods and tools for most home reno and personal DIY projects. They ensure that members leave with not only the right tools, but the knowledge and protective gear to make sure they can do it safely. This role requires significant expertise.
Job Title: Outreach
Position: Volunteer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Time Commitment: Variable
We are actively working to get the word out about the Tool Library and increase our reach in Edmonton. This can include postering, promotion, tabling at community events and other functions. This is a great way to meet other enthusiastic ETL volunteers, and also great for getting volunteer hours for school. Call outs will be sent out throughout the year as needed.
