Bookstore Volunteer with Project Learn of Medina County at 105 W Liberty St.

Basic volunteer qualifications involved with this assignment:

1. Welcome patrons, assist with book donations and selections, and share Project: LEARN's mission with visitors as they enter the BookShelf.
2. Operate the cash register and accurately process cash and card transactions. Shelve, organize, and alphabetize books. Receive and sort book donations. Open and/or close the bookstore during scheduled shifts. Ensure books are properly priced and labeled. Remove stickers and clean donated books as needed. Maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized bookstore and checkout area.
3. Provide one photo per-shift to Bookstore Manager.
4. A passion for literacy, books, and lifelong learning. Friendly, welcoming customer service skills. Comfortable operating a cash register and handling basic math. Reliable and dependable. Enjoys interacting with a variety of book patrons. Able to read, alphabetize, and organize books accurately.

\Who will be served by this assignment?

Adults extended and leveling up their skills in areas of GED support, job certifications, workforce development, ESOL and other lifelong learning opportunities

What is the anticipated benefit of this volunteer service to those receiving the service?

Your volunteer hours are a critical in-kind resource that demonstrates community investment for grants and funding. For grant reporting, these hours are assigned a standard monetary value, showing funders the real economic impact of volunteer support. This helps illustrate not only the organization’s efficiency, but also the level of community engagement and sustainability behind its mission. Thank you so much for the in-kind resource you provide.

What specific skills will the volunteer need? Alphabetize books, general understanding of book genres (available training), light lifting of book donations