Spread the Love of Reading
BookGive relies on our volunteers to power every step of our process – from welcoming donations to getting the right books into readers’ hands.
Volunteer Opportunities
Whether you have a few hours, a special skill, or simply a love of books, there’s a place for you here.
At the Service Station
Book Attendant
Process donation intake, fill orders, curate the Free Book Room, general upkeep. Lift 20–40 lbs.
Delivery Runner
Retrieve and deliver donations to partners. Valid license, clean driving record, lift 20–40 lbs.
Free Book Room Attendant
Keep the FBR well-stocked and engage with community members who stop by to share the mission of Book Give.
Leadership & Board
Events Coordinator
Organizes volunteer events and activities that keep the community connected.
Partnership Coordinator
Manages fulfillment-partner communications and recruits new partnerships.
Board Member
Advises, plans, and represents BookGive. One shift/month, quarterly meetings, chairs a committee.
Committees
Community Outreach
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Coordinate and manage communications with existing fulfillment partners
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Recruit new fulfillment partnerships
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Coordinate with other community businesses and organizations
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Advocate for BookGive mission throughout the community
Book Mobile
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Plan and schedule events for our electric bookmobile, Electra
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Drive Electra to events and delivery pick-up, when needed
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Maintain valid driver’s license and clean driving record
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Keep Electra clean and beautiful
Donor Outreach
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Communicate and engage with current financial donors
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Work with fundraising team to improve donor experience
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Coordinate donor appreciation activities and events
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Recruit new financial donors and Page Turners
Marketing
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Coordinate with Fundraising Committee to create campaigns
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Create marketing materials for social media and community distribution
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Contribute content to social media
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Contribute content to BookGive newsletter & website
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Coordinate monthly blog posts
Fundraising
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Research and write grants
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Coordinate with Events Committee to turn events into fundraising opportunities
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Work with Marketing Committee on fundraising campaigns
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Secure corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations from community partners
Event Team
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Coordinate recurring annual events
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Support the planning and execution of superb special events
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Work with Bookmobile Committee on off-site community events