Shop and Make Book Bundles (drop off in Redwood City)

Shop and Make Book Bundles

Any one of any age, any time, any where can volunteer to shop and make Book Bundles for children and teens.

Book Bundles bring stories, adventures and more to children and teens undergoing treatment for a life-threatening illness, and their siblings. They help improve mental health, increase knowledge, promote relaxation, and stimulate creativity and imagination.

We welcome you to make and donate as many bundles as you choose. Thank you for volunteering!

STEP 1:

Shop and bundle together 4 new books for a boy, a girl, or gender neutral, in any 1 of these age ranges:

3-5 years.

6-8 years.

9-12 years.

Teens.

Shop for fiction and non-fiction books that are fun and engaging.

Please do not include books in a series/volumes or with content that is sad, intense, or violent; or is focused on individual family members, health challenges, dying, politics, religion, or seasonal holidays. Thank you.

STEP 2: (Optional)

Include a handwritten, decorated, There With Care printed note card in each bundle.

Please ask for supplies of printed note cards.

On the note card, write the name of your family, corporation/business, school or faith/community group.

Write one phrase: Let your imagination soar! OR Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be.

Decorate with colorful designs.

Write your first name, age (minors only) and city.

STEP 3:

Place decorated note card front side down on the table.

Neatly pile 4 books on the note card with smallest book on top.

Tie ribbon around all sides of the book pile and note card.

Secure bundle by tying a knot and making a bow at the top.

PICK UP SUPPLIES/DROP OFF COMPLETED BUNDLES:

There With Care's office is located at 2682 Middlefield Road, Suite H, Redwood City, CA 94063. Walk in anytime between 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday; an appointment is not required.

There With Care's satellite office is located at SOMAcentral, 450 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. Call 650 268 8555 to schedule an appointment time.

Questions? Email: volunteer.bayarea@therewithcare.org Call: 650 268 8555

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
• Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
• Event can be held at organization location(s)
• Donation Required
• We kindly ask volunteers/groups to purchase their own supplies (supplies are not provided by There With Care.) Thank you!