Volunteer With Us
The library runs on people who love the craft. Give an hour, a skill, or a standing shift, and help carry the knowledge forward.
Ways to Help.
Library Cataloguing
Help evaluate donated books against our curation rubric and record them in the catalog. Detail-oriented people and book lovers thrive here.
Circulation & Mail Lending
Check books in and out, and pack and mail loans to members. Day-to-day mailing and cataloguing are volunteer-driven.
Donation Intake
Sort Pass the Thread donations, help with pickups, and route tools and equipment to the studio and classes.
Events & Open Houses
Welcome visitors, guilds, and school groups, and help set up library events and open houses.
Photography, Writing & Social
Photograph the collection, write book reviews and features for Twist & Ply, or help share our stories online.
Professional Skills
Accounting, legal, grant writing, web, and design help go a long way for a young nonprofit.
Sign Up to Volunteer.
It takes about three minutes. Volunteers must be 16 or older. We’ll reach out within a week.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Do I need library experience to volunteer at Fiber Arts Houston?
No. We'll train you. A love of fiber arts or books is the only real requirement, and many roles need no craft experience at all.
How old do I need to be to volunteer?
Volunteers must be 16 or older.
Where do volunteers work?
Most library roles are in person at 2000 Edwards St, Studio 302, Houston, TX 77007, in Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards. Writing, social media, and professional-skills roles can often be done remotely.
How much time do I need to commit?
Whatever you can give. Some volunteers help at a single event; others take a regular weekly shift.
What happens after I sign up?
We read every form and reach out within about a week to talk about what fits your interests and schedule.