Agency: Friends of the Lawrence Public Library

Contact: Angela Thompson at athompson@lawrence.lib.ks.us or at 785-843-3833

The Friends of the Lawrence Public Library support programs for aiding, promoting and advancing the operations of the Lawrence Public Library. Friends of the Lawrence Public Library is looking for book lovers to assist customers at the Summer Book Sale. We are recruiting friendly people to work as cashiers, help shoppers and monitor the library dropbox. Volunteer shifts are two hours long and can be fulfilled during any of the following times: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 9. Please contact Angela Thompson for more information.

Take medical notes

Community Village of Lawrence helps neighbors remain in their homes as they age by creating a network of support to make aging at home a long-term, affordable option. Community Village Lawrence is looking for volunteers to serve as Health Support Volunteers (medical note-taker). Note-takers are recorders of the communication transactions that occur between the medical provider and CVL clients. In their role, note-takers accompany seniors to various appointments and act as another pair of ears. Note-takers meet with the client prior to accompanying them to an appointment and help to prepare them for the medical visit. The note-taker responsibility focuses on the communications between the medical practitioner and the senior citizen.

Volunteers should have an interest in serving older adults in a medical setting. Participants should be willing to provide exceptional customer service, including employing the use of active listening skills, diplomacy, tact and patience. For more information, please contact Sheilah Tackett at sheilahtackett1@gmail.com or at 785-393-2914.

Work with Audio-Reader

Audio-Reader is a radio reading service for the blind and print-disabled of Kansas and western Missouri. Audio-Reader is looking for administrative volunteers who serve as the first point of contact for volunteers, visitors and callers to Audio-Reader. The key responsibility is ensuring a positive, helpful experience for all volunteers, listeners and community members who may visit or call Audio-Reader.

Provide support to all Audio-Reader departments through a variety of support tasks, including spreadsheet-based data entry, coordination of mass mailings, event planning and other needs of the organization. Provide volunteer support through studio scheduling, minor troubleshooting and social engagement. Provide client support by providing application and service information, following up on listener satisfaction, providing information about other available resources and coordinating radio returns.

A minimum of three hours once per week is preferred; however, there is room for some flexibility. A minimum six-month commitment is preferred. Please contact Jennifer at 785-864-4604 with questions. To apply, complete a volunteer application at reader.ku.edu/volunteer-application.

Help celebrate July 4

Looking for a great volunteer opportunity or something to do on the Fourth of July? Volunteer at the Kaw Valley Riverfest. Ten to 15 volunteers are needed for the Kaw Valley Riverfest on Tuesday, July 4 at Burcham Park, 200 Indiana St.

Volunteers are needed for the duration of the event from 3 to 10:30 p.m. Tasks include serving canned drinks at the beer tent, assisting with parking, and event setup and cleanup. Event T-shirts and food tickets will be provided for your time. All beer tent tips and parking proceeds will go to the Lawrence Farmers’ Market and Bert Nash, the nonprofit beneficiaries. For more details and to sign up, visit lawrencefarmersmarket.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-at-kaw-valley-riverfest.

— For more volunteer opportunities, please contact Shelly Hornbaker at the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center at 843-6626, ext. 301; at volunteer@unitedwaydgco.org; or go to volunteerdouglascounty.org.