Help distribute 400,000 books from Pueblo, CO to children in need!

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The First Book National Book Bank travels all over the country, from tiny towns in rural communities to big cities on the west coast. This August 3rd - August 7th we'll be in Pueblo, DO and we're looking for volunteers. Come help us distribute over 400,000 new books to programs serving children across the country!

Much of the help needed is physical labor, such as lifting, carrying and sorting boxes of books. Box weights range from 10 to 30 pounds. Volunteers will be on their feet for their entire shift. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and we encourage comfortable clothing that can get dirty. It's smart to dress in layers - temperatures are unpredictable in the warehouse.

Upon registering, volunteers will receive more information including location specifics (the warehouse for this distribution is located in Pueblo, CO 81003) and parking information. If you have questions, contact information is below.

Available shifts include:

Monday, August 3: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Tuesday, August 4: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday, August 4: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday, August 5: 8:00am-12:00pm

Wednesday, August 5: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday, August 6: 8:00am-12:00pm

Thursday, August 6: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Friday, August 7: 8:00am-12:00pm

You are welcome to join us for one shift or a full day. First Book will provide snacks and water to all volunteers, and lunch for all volunteers serving the full day. We are seeking about 20 volunteers per shift. Bring your friends, family and co-workers! Any volunteer under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them while they volunteer.

TO REGISTER FOR A VOLUNTEER SHIFT, please visit our website at www.firstbook.org/bbvolunteers and click the link at the bottom of the page for the Pueblo, CO opportunity and then scroll down to signup for your desired shift.

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First Book is a national non-profit organization that provides new books to children in need addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy - access to books. An innovative leader in social enterprise, First Book has distributed more than 100 million free and low-cost books in thousands of communities. For more information, please visit www.firstbook.org.