Hang out at the Service Station
Our volunteers collect, sort, box and deliver books; connect with community partners to assess needs; serve on the board; and help plan awesome events.
Full service means YOU too! BookGive takes great care of our volunteers. You will feel the love—of books and community—that pumps through all we do. Browse our volunteer opportunities below.
Volunteer Positions
Book Attendants
- Process book donation intake
- Fill book request orders for partner organizations
- Curate our Little Free Book Room
- Assist with general Service Station upkeep tasks
- Able to lift and move boxes of books, 20-40lbs
Station Managers
- Keyholder responsible for opening and closing the station
- Greet and assist visitors and donors during open hours
- Coordinate daily donation and fulfillment operations
- Assist book attendants and delivery runners as needed
- Previous book attendant experience required
Volunteer Coordinators
- Approve, process, and train new volunteers
- Schedule and coordinate volunteer shifts
- Maintain volunteer records and communications
- Organize volunteer events and activities
- Recruit new volunteers as needed
- Serve as lead to ensure a positive volunteer experience
Delivery Runners
- Retrieve boxes of book donations from the Service Station
- Deliver to partner organizations
- Able to lift and move boxes of books, 20-40 lbs
- Maintain valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Advisory Council
- Contribute your skills, expertise, and ideas to the organization
- Assist with problem-solving and needs assessment of the organization
- Attend quarterly meetings
- Review committee and strategic planning initiatives
Board of Directors
- Provide leadership and planning
- Represent BookGive in the community
- Advocate for the BookGive mission
- Monthly meetings with other Directors
- Must chair one committee
- One volunteer shift per month required
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Join a Committee
Community Outreach
- Coordinate and manage communications with existing fulfillment partners
- Recruit new fulfillment partnerships
- Coordinate with other community businesses and organizations
- Advocate for BookGive mission throughout the community
Donor Outreach
- Communicate and engage with current financial donors
- Work with fundraising team to improve donor experience
- Coordinate donor appreciation activities and events
- Recruit new financial donors and Page Turners
Fundraising
- Research and write grants
- Coordinate with Events Committee to turn events into fundraising opportunities
- Work with Marketing Committee on fundraising campaigns
- Secure corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations from community partners
Bookmobile
- Plan and schedule events for our electric bookmobile, Electra
- Drive Electra to events and delivery pick-up, when needed
- Maintain valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Keep Electra clean and beautiful
Marketing
- Coordinate with Fundraising Committee to create campaigns
- Create marketing materials for social media and community distribution
- Contribute content to social media
- Contribute content to BookGive newsletter & website
- Coordinate monthly blog posts
Event Team
- Coordinate recurring annual events
- Support the planning and execution of superb special events
- Work with Bookmobile Committee on off-site community events
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