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Published 7/7/25 12:00AM

Coordinate a book drive for a Little Free Library in Farmville, VA

Little Free Library
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Farmville, VA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    You will set the timeline by working with the Little Free Library steward. We estimate about 2 to 4 hours a week spent planning and coordinating during the duration of the book drive.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    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

    Description

    Coordinate a book drive for a Little Free Library in Farmville, VA

    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 Farmville, VA. Children's books are needed for this book-sharing box.

    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.

    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 children's books.
    • 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.

    Watch our video to learn more: Meet Little Free Library

    Location

    On-site
    Lions Club Park, Wilck's Lake Isle, Farmville, Virginia, US

    How to Apply

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