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Volunteer Opportunities

Be a Sidekick

Anythink volunteers are not just volunteers; they are Sidekicks, helping Anythink staff achieve the impossible every day. They are active participants in our mission to open doors for curious minds, and they help our library customers find the fuel and the spark to unlimited ideas and opportunities.

Apply to be a Sidekick (EN)
Solicita ser un Sidekick (ES)

NOTE: Interest forms are only accepted for open positions. Volunteer interest forms submitted outside of current openings are not kept on file.

The application may be filled out online and printed, or printed and filled in by hand. When completed, return to the Anythink location where you are applying to volunteer.

You must be at least 14 or older to be eligible for volunteer positions.

Volunteer opportunities will require between 1 – 10 hours per week, based on your availability and branch needs. 

All questions may be directed to the Anythink location at which you are interested in applying.

Current Opportunities

Anythink Brighton

This sidekick translates from English to Spanish (or other languages) at programs to help ensure that customers can fully participate. You assist the staff in creating amazing experiences for our library customers. You are the go‑to person who can do smaller tasks while seeing the bigger picture. You will support your department with a variety of duties that may include special projects or clerical work in a fun, friendly environment. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library service to an entirely new dynamic realm?
 

Anythink Commerce City

This sidekick translates from English to Spanish (or other languages) at programs to help ensure that customers can fully participate. You assist the staff in creating amazing experiences for our library customers. You are the go‑to person who can do smaller tasks while seeing the bigger picture. You will support your department with a variety of duties that may include special projects or clerical work in a fun, friendly environment. 
 
Children’s programs are great fun and require lots of preparation. The charge of the Children’s Program Sidekick is to assist the children’s guide in getting ready for programs by helping prepare crafts, arranging tables and chairs, and maybe even helping keep order during the programs. You assist the staff in creating amazing experiences for our library customers. You are the go‑to person who can do smaller tasks while seeing the bigger picture.
 
You will support Anythink Commerce City with a variety of duties including but not limited to materials handling, shelf arrangement, displays, assisting with programs, special projects, welcoming customers, clerical work, and crafts. 
 
Do you like gaming, technology, and hanging out with kids aged 10 to 18? The Tween and Teen Events Sidekick assists with library activities planned especially for youth. These may be weekly events or one-time events. You may be asked to help set up tables and chairs, game equipment, or craft stations, and you may also be asked to clean up after the event. You will work closely with your BVC and/or the Teen Guide to make sure the event is fun and safe for everyone. We are looking for adults to apply for this sidekick position.
 

Anythink Nature Library

Do you enjoy growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs—and helping others do the same?
 
Our community garden is looking for a Garden Champion to help lead, connect, and grow alongside our community. As Garden Champion, you will help foster a joyful space for people to learn and grow together, coordinate plot rentals for community members, and help organize and support community garden workdays. You will work alongside branch staff and Denver Urban Gardens (DUG), ensuring that you are supported and have all the resources you need to grow a community of garden lovers. Ready to dig in and grow together?
 

The Anythink Nature Library is looking for Nature Enthusiast Sidekicks who are eager to share their curiosity and care for the natural world. Whether you’re passionate about wildlife photography, stargazing, seed saving, or bird watching, you’ll partner with branch staff to spark informal learning opportunities and meaningful moments of discovery for our community. 

We want our libraries to be beautiful and welcoming places. If you love to make things neat and tidy, this position is for you. 
 
Help with weeding, watering and maintaining the community garden areas at the Anythink Nature Library.
 

Keeping our collection in good condition is very important. We need someone to clean book covers, DVD covers and other tasks that make our materials look great.

Do you love playing host? Enjoy welcoming people into your home? We’re looking for a sidekick that can do the same at our Anythink. A program and events sidekick helps us set up for events, keep the event running smoothly, and then assists in putting things away for next time.

The Studio

Desired hours: Up to 10 hours a week with 1-2 hours each day. A choice of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday between 2-7 p.m. and Friday, Saturday between 1-5 p.m.

We want our libraries to be beautiful and welcoming places. If you love to make things neat and tidy, this position is for you. This sidekick helps clean makerspace tools and workstations, keeps the Studio looking great and assists with ongoing craft preparations to ensure everything is ready for creativity to happen.

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