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Restock a Little Free Library in Eastpointe, Michigan

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Eastpointe, MI
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    We're asking you to commit to just a few hours of collecting and distributing books each week. Volunteers will need to be available to pick up books from the museum's collection to help restock the Little Free Library.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Family, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must be available to visit the museum during its open hours (Fridays 12-3, Saturdays 10-5, Sundays 12-4) to pick up books to help restock the Little Free Library.

    Description

    Restock a Little Free Library in Eastpointe, Michigan

    We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. As a volunteer, you will visit this Little Free Library in front of the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society in Eastpointe to restock it with books once a week. This book-sharing box needs relevant, high-quality books for a wide grange of readers, especially current children’s and middle-grade books, graphic novels, young adult books, popular fiction, and diverse and inclusive titles.

    We're looking for a volunteer who can commit to distributing books to this Little Free Library for 6 months. We can suggest free or low-cost sources of books - or, if you're a bookworm yourself, you can distribute your own. Approximately 11 books are needed each week, so anything that you can contribute to the library will help. Volunteers will also select books from the museum's supply to help restock the book-sharing box.

    Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access.

    Responsibilities:

    • Visit the museum during its open hours (Fridays 12-3 pm, Saturdays 10-5 pm, and Sundays 12-4 pm) to choose books from their collection for restocking the Little Free Library.
    • Collect relevant, high-interest books, especially middle grade graphic novels and books featuring diverse characters. These books will supplement the books from the museum's collection to keep the library stocked.
    • Travel to the Little Free Library to restock it with books once a week for 6 months.
    • Use the Little Free Library app to check-in and track how many books you shared.
    • Submit an Impact form in our volunteer hub at the end of the 6 month commitment.

    Resources Available: We will help you get started with some tips for book sources and using our Little Free Library app.

    Qualifications:

    • Love Little Free Libraries and supporting book access!
    • Willing to collect or donate books for 6 months
    • Have access to transportation to take books to the Little Free Library
    • Great at communicating by email or phone

    Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting books into the hands of more readers. 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 #222855

    16600 Stephens Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021, USA
    Directions

    This Little Free Library is located at the corner of Stephens & Shakespeare on the front lawn of the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society.

    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 with Team LFL, you will need to create an account in our online volunteer hub.

    After you register, we will send tips and resources. Little Free Library staff and the Little Free Library caretaker (the steward) can answer your questions along the way.

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