Engage: Get Involved

Arts & Cultural Resources

Looking for a fun way to get involved in Lafayette?

Art Night Out volunteers help power one of the city’s most popular summer events, assisting with setup, outreach, sustainability, and festival operations. Grab a shift, meet great people, and enjoy the energy of a community coming together around art, music, and creativity.

Art Night Out

Be part of an event that brings Lafayette together.

Art Night Out relies on dedicated volunteers to keep the festival running smoothly—supporting artists, greeting attendees, promoting sustainability, and helping create a safe, inviting space for all. Your time and energy help strengthen Lafayette’s arts community!

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Libraries

Volunteering with the Lafayette Public Library is a meaningful way to support your community, build skills, and share your time and talents. Whether you enjoy working with kids and teens, assisting patrons, supporting events and programs, or helping behind the scenes, there are opportunities for volunteers of many interests and experience levels. Join us and be part of a welcoming team that helps the Library serve and inspire our community.

Teen Spanish Buddies

Volunteers ages 14-17: sign up to participate in the Library’s Teen Spanish Buddies program! Read and play games with kids in grades K-3. Volunteers commit to an entire multi-week session and earn service hours each week. Training is provided at the first meeting.

Ready to get involved?

Apply below for the Teen Spanish Buddies volunteer role.

Teen Team Application

Questions? Contact Library Staff
(303) 665-5200

Teens help out at the Library's Summer Reading information table.

Teen Summer Reading Program

Volunteers are teens 14-17 who staff the information desk during the Library's Summer Reading Program (SRP) during June and July. Volunteers enroll patrons, give out prizes, help with crafts, and answer questions. Teens earn volunteer credit for each hour served and can choose from a variety of 2-hour shifts.

Ready to get involved?

Apply below for the Teen Summer Reading Program volunteer role.

Teen Team Application

Questions? Contact Library Staff
(303) 665-5200

Open Space

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. If you are applying for Open Space Stewards, Trail Ambassadors, Naturalists or Community Event Volunteers, you can check one or more positions under "Volunteer Groups to Apply For" in the application. The Shack Volunteers is a separate application you'll need to complete.

Volunteers play an important role in advocating for open space and caring for parks by contributing over 500 hours of service every year. Volunteers come in the form of individuals, families, students, youth groups, corporate teams, neighborhoods, and more. Each hour generously given greatly impacts our community and our natural resources.

Community Event Volunteers

Join Open Space in making a difference at community events!

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Not Accepting Applications

We are no longer accepting applications for the Summer but will reopen applications in the Fall.

Naturalists

Naturalists take observations and submit data on the local plants and animals in Open Space.

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Not Accepting Applications

We are no longer accepting applications for the Summer but will reopen applications in the Fall.

Open Space Stewards

Open Space Stewards work outdoors in Open Space on ecological restoration projects.

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Not Accepting Applications

We are no longer accepting applications for the Summer but will reopen applications in the Fall.

The Shack Volunteers

The Shack volunteers educate the public about the local flora and fauna and other related topics while stationed at the Shack.

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Ready to get involved?

Apply below for the The Shack Volunteers volunteer role.

The Shack

Questions? Contact Lexie Sierra-Martinez
(303) 661-1268

Trail Ambassadors

Trail Ambassadors rove Open Space trails and answer public questions, take observations of local flora and fauna/maintenance needs and educate the public about environmental stewardship practices.

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