VOLUNTEER with us . . .

Our society is an all-volunteer organization. Each member’s energy and ideas are important, and will help carry us into the brave, new, post-pandemic world. Participation not only makes the work light (and fun), but secures the future of WAGS.

If you are interested in any of the WAGS Board positions or volunteer opportunities, please let us know by filling out and sending us the form below. More information on each opportunity is noted below the form. 

Volunteers:

OPPORTUNITIES

  • Proofreaders: Mark corrections needed on indexes retyped by our volunteers; no computer needed; this can be done in the convenience of your own home and spare time.
  • Typists/Indexers: Using Excel or Word format on your home computer, type indexes from a printed version, or create indexes for our scrapbooks or other library materials.
  • Data Entry Person: Be diligent to make corrections to and clean up data bases on the computer. Tasks may be done at the library or your home computer using a flash drive.
  • Library Statistics Recorder: Do routine monthly reports, approximately two hours a month.
  • Database Trainee: Needs knowledge and experience working with database programs; be dedicated and willing to learn. Time involved is flexible.
  • Digitizing Team Member: Help WAGS preserve library resources, work at home using your own scanner or at the library using our equipment. Training sessions available for volunteers.

HANDS-ON PEOPLE

  • Librarian Assistant: Assist our experienced lead librarians during library hours three hours a month, as you learn library procedures. Some computer knowledge preferred, but not necessary.
  • Society Scrapbook Maker: Collect newspaper articles and various photos, etc., dealing with the membership, meetings and events throughout the year.
  • Accessions Helper: Prepare books for library shelves. It is easy to learn, but previous library experience would be a plus. Time involved is one or two times per month at WAGS Library.
  • Purchaser: Regularly check the office and library supplies; purchase or order needed items.
  • Library Cleaner: Clean rooms and furniture two to three hours a year. Volunteer with a friend and wash windows, vacuum, oil wood paneling, shampoo upholstery, etc.
  • Tech Specialist: Maintain and update computers and reset router on a monthly basis. Time involved is two hours per month.

STANDING COMMITTEES

  • Programs and Workshops: Work with Program Chair to plan and facilitate monthly programs and/or additional workshops throughout the year.
  • Publicity and Communication: Work with Publicity and Promotions team to develop media releases and communicate newsworthy items to various media contacts
  • Finance teams:
  •     Budget team meets once a year to prepare annual budget for Board and member approval. *
  •     Audit team meets once a year to perform an internal audit of the treasurer’s books. *
  •     Grant writing team to meet as needed to identify needs and funding sources, and to apply for appropriate grants. *

* Membership Chair or Team: Recruit and welcome new members and reach out to existing members raising awareness of the value of their membership. Learn about the needs, issues, and desires of members then report to the Board.

    Please contact: Volunteer Coordinator: info@wags-web.org

    Board Positions:

    President: Susan Rumble

    Vice President: Diane Gundersen
    Corresponding Secretary:     Patty Ostendorff

    Recording Secretary: Lisa Vollrath

    Treasurer: VACANT

    Head Librarian: VACANT

    Member-At-Large: Hank LuBean, Technology Chair

    Member-At-Large: Kris McGregor

    Member-At-Large: Hazel Thornton

    Past President: VACANT