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Published 9/17/25 9:35AM

Book Bank Volunteers Needed

New Haven Reads
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New Haven, CT
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum 2 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Prefer minimum 1 hour/week though
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Book Bank Volunteers Needed

    Hundreds of books come into the Book Bank each day and need to find a new home. We need volunteers to sort books into cateogires, shelve the books, and fulfill book orders from organizations and businesses. Individuals and organizations take hundreds of books each week, and many of them are children's books. We encourage all of our students to take books home with them each time they come for tutoring. We want to increase literacy in New Haven!

    The New Haven Reads Community Book Bank is currently seeking volunteers to help facilitate the book program on weekdays 12-3pm. Last year we donated over 116,000 books to the Greater New Haven community, so we could really use some help! We are in great need of volunteers who can commit to donating regular hours of time each week, so if you or anyone you know is interested please contact us!

    Location

    On-site

    New Haven Reads Community Book Bank

    45 Bristol St, New Haven, Connecticut, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Applicants must specify that they would like to volunteer at the book bank in thei application. Applications must be filled out at https://newhavenreads.org/volunteer

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