Fundraising Volunteer

Fundraising Volunteer Position

The Library of Things YXE is looking for a Fundraising Volunteer to join our team.

This role focuses on helping support the long-term sustainability of the Library of Things YXE by identifying funding opportunities and helping us apply for grants that support our operations, growth, and community impact.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying potential grants and funding opportunities
• Monitoring grant deadlines and requirements
• Helping ensure timely submission of grant applications
• Serving as a point of contact with grant organizations when needed
• Researching information and data to support grant applications (optional)

Time commitment will vary depending on grant deadlines and available opportunities.

Grant writing or grant research experience is an asset, but we are also interested in hearing from people who are organized, curious, and interested in helping support a community-focused nonprofit.

We are not looking for resumes. Instead, we would love to learn more about you, your interest in the role, and your connection to the Library of Things YXE.

If you are interested, please tell us:

• How familiar are you with the Library of Things YXE and our mission? What do you know about what we do?

• Have you visited the library, borrowed items, volunteered with us, or attended any of our events? If so, we’d love to hear about your experience.

• What interested you in the Fundraising Volunteer role specifically?

• What skills, experiences, or strengths do you feel you would bring to this position?

• Do you have any experience with grant writing, fundraising, research, or nonprofit work?

• Do you have any ideas or goals for how you would approach finding funding opportunities or supporting our fundraising efforts?

Working library shifts is not required for this role, but volunteers are welcome and encouraged to spend time getting familiar with the Library of Things YXE, our operations, and the impact of our work. Understanding how the library operates helps provide context when sharing our story with funders and preparing grant applications.

If you enjoy research, writing, organization, and helping community initiatives grow, we would love to hear from you.

To express your interest, email coordinator@libraryofthingsyxe.com