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9 people are interested
Spread the Love of Reading at ComFest!
ORGANIZATION: CBUS LIBRARIES
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
Come be a part of ComFest!
Columbus Community Festival (ComFest) is a FREE three-day festival featuring local bands, food vendors, artists and community leaders. ComFest is guided by its principles which include working towards the collective good, basic necessities, harmony with the environment and eliminating prejudice. Learn more at https://www.comfest.com
Cbus Libraries seeks volunteers to hand out free books and information about our nonprofit organization. Together with Moby, our mobile little free library, you'll bring smiles to all at the festival. We'll provide everything you need for a great day.
We request volunteers with:
- A passion for reading, books, literacy or libraries
- Availability for typically 3 hours
Friday (6/22)
- [1 of 2 Filled] 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-5pm
- [1 of 2 Filled] 5pm-7pm
- [1 of 2 Filled] 7pm-9pm
- [1 of 2 Filled] 11am-2pm
- [Filled] 2pm-5pm
- [Filled] 5pm-pm
- [1 of 2 Filled] 5pm-7pm
- [Filled] 11am-2pm
- [1 of 2 Filled] 2pm-5pm
- [Filled] 5pm-8pm
- High quality books
- Marketing materials for Cbus Libraries, including quick talking points for the organization
- An engaging mobile little library that attracts crowds with LEDs
More opportunities with CBUS LIBRARIES
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CBUS LIBRARIES
Location:
316 E KELSO RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43202, US
Mission Statement
Cbus Libraries champions Central Ohio libraries, library enthusiasts and the love of reading.
Description
Founded in 2014 and established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2018, Cbus Libraries has successfully collaborated with United Way, grassroots community organizations and local artists to reach tens of thousands and promote the love of reading. At our core, online monthly features connect the region’s extraordinary and unique libraries with nearly ten thousand followers worldwide.
Awards
- 2021 Greater Columbus Arts Council and Ohio Arts Council Grants
- 2020 OELMA Literacy Leader Award
- 2018 Columbus Community Festival Arts Grant
- 2017 Community Festival Grant
- 2016 & 2017 United Way of Central Ohio Neighborhood Partnership Grant
Select Programs
- Libraries Everywhere surprises and delights citizens at events and locations throughout Central Ohio. Permanent little free libraries are placed in areas of need and elevate the neighborhood’s rich cultural heritage. Moby, our mobile little library, captivates guests at special events and festivals. Art and library installations bring wonder and excitement to children and adults alike. And school literacy initiatives are enhanced through our partnerships.
- #CbusIsLit promotes events in Central Ohio and will expand to include the celebration of literary creators through dynamic murals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
120 W. Goodale St.Columbus, OH 43215
DATE POSTED
May 28, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Literacy / Reading
- Library Sciences
- Reading / Writing
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Typically 3 hours
- Children volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult