Nonprofit
Published 7/16/25 8:00PM

Be a Tool Librarian!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cedar Rapids, IA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disaster Relief, Housing & Homelessness
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Be a Tool Librarian!

    If you love to tinker with tools and are looking for a way to give back to your community, look no further than the Tool Library! The Matthew 25 Tool Library is a community resource that provides easy and affordable access to a variety of tools. Our library has an extensive collection of unique hand and power tools from miter, jig and chain saws to power washers and paint sprayers. We try to have a tool for every job and more importantly, offer this service for anyone in the community to access the tools they need to improve their homes and communities, at no or low cost. Many of these tools are used for our other home repair projects with volunteer groups!

    As a 100% fully volunteer-run program, we are always looking for volunteers to help us continue providing this vital resource for the community. Volunteer tasks include assessing donated tools, helping customers complete their checkouts, and organizing and maintaining inventory.

    Key Tasks and Activities

    • Provide helpful customer service and assist guests in reserving and renting tools.
    • Assist in regular organization, inventory, and maintenance of tools.
    • Collaborate with other volunteers.
    • Operate tools and equipment safely.

    Requirements

    • Must be 18 years of age or older
    • Working knowledge of and/or experience working with tools.
    • Experience operating small engines or power tools is a plus.

    Time Commitment : Tool Library hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-5pm, and Saturdays 9am-12pm. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum monthly shift.

    To sign up to volunteer, please fill out a volunteer application at matthew-25.org/volunteer, or give us a call at 319-200-2787.

    Location

    On-site

    Matthew 25 Tool Library

    201 3rd Avenue Southwest, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
    Directions

    Tool Library is located on back (South) end of Matthew 25 headquarters building. Pull through alleyway on 2nd St SW to access the Tool Library.

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