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Coordinate a book drive for a Little Free Library in Costa Mesa, CA

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Costa Mesa, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few weeks
    Commitment Details:
    About 2 to 4 hours a week spent planning and coordinating. You will set the timeline by working with the steward of the Little Free Library.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Family, 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 book drive for a Little Free Library in Costa Mesa, CA

    Communities are hungry for books! Access to great books inspires readers and brings neighbors together. 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 Costa Mesa. This book-sharing box needs any and all types of books to help it stay stocked.

    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 a variety of books in different genres, for different ages of readers. (No religious or political books for this Little Free Library location).
    • 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

    Little Free Library #54928

    600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Register on the Little Free Library volunteer 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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