Volunteer Opportunity: Event Volunteers for Read 4 Unity Book Fairs (Metro Atlanta)

Organization: Read 4 Unity

Location: Metro Atlanta, GA

Time Commitment: One‑day events between April–December 2026

Number of Volunteers Needed: 2 per event

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (split shifts available)

Mission at a Glance

Your volunteer time directly helps place free, diverse books into the hands of K–5 students in underserved communities.

About Read 4 Unity

Read 4 Unity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to bring culturally diverse K–5 books to children living in book desert communities across the Metro Atlanta area.

Since our inception in 2020, we have donated over 20,000 new books to schools, community centers, and site partners across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Washington, DC.

Volunteer Role: Book Fair Event Volunteer

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to support Read 4 Unity book fairs at holiday markets and community events throughout Metro Atlanta.

What you’ll do:

• Help set up and staff Read 4 Unity book fair tables
• Assist with book sales and engage with community members
• Share our mission and impact with event attendees
• Support inventory management and event wrap‑up

How it works:

For every book purchased, Read 4 Unity donates one book to our beneficiary partner, Jolly Elementary School in Clarkston, helping stock their FREE book vending machine for students.

Volunteer Benefits

• ✅ No experience necessary — training provided
• ✅ All materials and supplies provided
• ✅ Earn volunteer hours for school or service requirements
• ✅ Each volunteer receives a $25 gift card from one of our generous partners as a thank‑you

Who Should Apply

• Passionate about literacy, education, and community impact
• Comfortable interacting with the public
• Dependable and able to stand for portions of the event day
• Available for at least one event between April–December 2026

How to Apply

Please complete the short entry form via Idealist to express your interest and learn more.

For questions, email:

📧 read4unity@gmail.com

Join Us

By volunteering, you help turn community book sales into free books and brighter futures for young readers. We’d love to have you be part of this impact!