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Published 5/1/26 11:03AM

Coordinate a LGBTQIA+ book drive for a traveling Little Free Library in Northridge

Little Free Library
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Northridge, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 2 to 4 hours a week spent planning and coordinating. Ideally, the book drive should be completed by the end of June 2026 - although this steward collects queer books year round, so a book drive at any time would be helpful.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, LGBTQ, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    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.

    Description

    Coordinate a LGBTQIA+ book drive for a traveling Little Free Library in Northridge

    Everyone deserves to see themselves in the pages of a book! 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 traveling Little Free Library wagon in Northridge, California that distributes LGBTQIA+ books at Pride events. LGBTQIA+ books of all genres and for all ages are welcome, although kids and teen books are needed most.

    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 collecting diverse LGBTQIA+ books, you'll be supporting Little Free Library's mission to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access.

    Responsibilities:

    • Set up a local book drive collecting LGBTQIA+ books of all genres, for all age levels
    • 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.

    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.

    Location

    On-site
    Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Register on our website to get started. If it's your first time signing up as a Team LFL volunteer, you will need to create an account in our online volunteer hub.

    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.

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