Coordinate a LGBTQIA+ book drive for a traveling Little Free Library in Northridge

Everyone deserves to see themselves in the pages of a book! 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 traveling Little Free Library wagon in Northridge, California that distributes LGBTQIA+ books at Pride events. LGBTQIA+ books of all genres and for all ages are welcome, although kids and teen books are needed most.

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 collecting diverse LGBTQIA+ books, you'll be supporting Little Free Library's mission to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access.

Responsibilities:

• Set up a local book drive collecting LGBTQIA+ books of all genres, for all age levels
• 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.