Category: Volunteer Spotlight

As the Director of Media Relations for the University of Puget Sound, Veronica is dedicated to promoting the university and its community involvement. But her dedication extends far beyond her professional role.  After returning to Tacoma from Idaho, Veronica was eager to give back to the city she loves. It was through a LinkedIn connection…

Gary first discovered the Tacoma Tool Library online while researching local community groups. Drawn to the idea of weekly Fix-it Nights, he decided to visit the Tacoma Public Library and see what it was all about. As a self-described, “lifelong, incurable, fixer”, he immediately felt a connection to the community and began volunteering to assist…

Deb Derylak (she/her/hers) has been volunteering on a monthly basis with Tacoma Tool Library since September 2022 for over 80 hours! She volunteers as a Tool Librarian and a Tool Cataloger, helping members with tool loans and returns (“answering questions as best I can – I’m always learning something new from the Tool Fixer volunteers and staff!”) and helping to keep the tool inventory organized and easily…

The Tool Library is led by an incredible cohort of women. Tori Brewster blesses us every day with her/their humor, intelligence, and dedication! From fundraising, serving as a board member, and open hours, Tori brings a lot to the table, and we all are all the better for it. Thanks, Tori, for all you offer,…

The Tool Library is led by an incredible cohort of women. Tori Brewster blesses us every day with her/their humor, intelligence, and dedication! From fundraising, serving as a board member, and open hours, Tori brings a lot to the table, and we all are all the better for it. Thanks, Tori, for all you offer,…

Sharayah Kinney has been with the Tool Library from its inception, running the gamut of nonprofit responsibilities: board member, fundraising, serving during open hours and inventory days, and, for the past couple of years, serving as chair of our volunteer community board. Sharayah is a perfect example of commitment to the Tool Library’s mission and…

David Schingeck joined forces with us earlier this year, eager to support the Tool Library’s mission. With a wealth of general tool and trades skills knowledge, David continues to offer invaluable volunteer support during open hours and works diligently behind the scenes with our inventory crew and fundraising committee. Fun fact: he’s also working on…

Looking for a way to get plugged into her local community, Danielle Stolley started volunteering with the Tool Library in early 2019. An automation hobbyist who has called Tacoma home for over 8 years, Danielle is a bright and welcoming presence during our open hours, and has also started volunteering behind the scenes with our…

The Tacoma Tool Library is powered by incredible volunteers like Neil Todd. It’s stories like Neil’s that inspire us, and we’re grateful that he and our other volunteers are willing to invest their time and energy to make the Tool Library a welcoming community space for all Tacomans. Neil volunteers “behind the scenes” with our…