Opportunities From: United Way of Kaw Valley

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. As a volunteer, you would visit this Little Free Library in Topeka to distribute books once a week. This book-sharing box needs children's and young adult books of all genres.

We're looking for a volunteer who can commit to distributing books to this Little Free Library for 3 months. We can suggest free or low-cost sources of books - or, if you're a bookworm yourself, you can distribute your own.  Approximately 20 books are needed each week, so anything you can contribute will be appreciated!

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. 

The flexibility can't be beat: visit the Little Free Library whenever it fits in your schedule, as long as it’s being restocked midweek. The steward of this book-sharing box restocks it on Saturdays, and is asking volunteers to restock it in the middle of the week.

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

Responsibilities:

Collect children's and young adult books from any genreTravel to the Little Free Library to distribute books once a week, in the middle of the week, for 3 monthsUse 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 3 month commitment.

Time Required: You set your own schedule. We're asking you to commit to just a few hours of collecting and distributing books each week. Restocking should happen mid-week.

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 3 monthsHave access to transportation to take books to the Little Free LibraryGreat 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. 

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our website to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

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

Responsibilities:

Collect books that are in good shape and relevant for your community.Go to Little Free Libraries near you and leave books inside. Use the Little Free Library app to check-in and tell us how many books you shared.Submit an Impact form in our volunteer hub when you're done.

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Love Little Free Libraries and supporting book access!Willing to collect or donate booksHave access to transportation to take books to the Little Free LibraryFamiliarity with the Little Free Library app (or willing to learn)Live in the US

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions.