Coordinate a book drive for a Little Free Library in Hyde Park

Communities are hungry for books! Access to great books keeps young readers on-track with literacy outcomes. You can help Little Free Library fulfill its vision of a book for every reader by coordinating a local book drive. This book drive will support a Little Free Library in Hyde Park, MA. This library needs recent children’s books by BIPOC authors/illustrators, especially books for babies, toddlers, and early readers. Board books by BIPOC authors/illustrators are especially requested.

After you register, we will send you a book drive planning guide. Little Free Library staff and the Little Free Library caretaker (the steward) can answer your questions along the way.

This is a flexible volunteer role. You can coordinate your local book drive during the times that work best for you and your community.

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access.

Responsibilities:

• Set up a local book drive collecting recent children's books by BIPOC authors/illustrators, especially books for babies, toddlers, and early readers - board books are needed most.
• Collaborate with local businesses and volunteer groups to identify book drive collection locations and establish a process.
• Create and implement a promotional plan so that your community knows about the book drive.
• Evaluate all books collected to make sure that they are in good condition and meet the needs of the Little Free Library.
• Communicate with the Little Free Library steward to arrange book distribution.
• Record your Impact in the Team LFL online volunteer hub.

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive.

Qualifications:

• Love Little Free Libraries and supporting book access!
• Have access to transportation to pick up donated books from collection locations
• Have some experience coordinating events/projects
• Organized
• Enjoy working with other groups & individuals
• Great communication skills

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting books into the hands of more readers. Connect with your community. Develop skills in planning and executing a project from start to finish. You’ll get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub!

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Little Free Library steward or Brianna, the Community Engagement Manager, to ask questions.