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5 people are interested
Love books? Volunteer with Friends of The SPL!
ORGANIZATION: OLD Friends of SPL
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Hello from the Friends of The Seattle Public Library! We are a volunteer-based non-profit, 501c3 organization, dedicated to supporting The Seattle Public Library. The Friends of The Seattle Public Library’s Book Sorting facility receives hundreds of thousands of books a year and we work hard year-round to process, sort, sell and give away a good majority of them.
If you love books, our sorting facility is the place for you!
We are currently looking for volunteers to help process books. Processing is usually done standing and requires lifting boxes and bins that can weigh up to 45 pounds.
For training purposes, we ask that volunteers be able to commit to one shift (the same shift) a week for a minimum of three months. We’re very flexible and understanding with appointments, surprises, and vacations and most of our volunteers choose to stay well past the 3-month mark.
Available Shifts:
Tuesday Morning 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday Evening 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
Thursday Afternoon 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday Morning 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday Afternoon 1:00 -4:00 p.m.
If you’re interested in one of these shifts, please contact Samantha at booksale@friendsofspl.org to set up an orientation at our sorting facility. Here we will learn about you and you will learn about our organization. You will also see firsthand what you will be doing as a book sorter to determine we are the right fit.
More opportunities with OLD Friends of SPL
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About OLD Friends of SPL
Location:
1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, US
Mission Statement
The Friends of the Seattle Public Library is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our Library as an essential institution of society. Our volunteer members advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the Library, its patrons, and the larger Seattle community.
Description
The Friends believe that public libraries are essential to our society. Public libraries, like public schools, are part of the bedrock that supports American communities. They inform and educate, they encourage the exploration and discussion of ideas, and they bring together people from all walks of life. The Friends are involved in these core activities: The Friends support the Library as it strives to provide outstanding library services to Seattle-area residents. We promote awareness of the Library in the community and encourage use of Library services in our neighborhoods. The Friends conduct advocacy efforts on behalf of the Library, as well as fund special Library programs and services. We keep city officials informed of Library needs and were instrumental in ensuring the passage of a major library bond issue that today is transforming our Library system.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
55 S Atlantic StSte 1-ASeattle, WA 98134
DATE POSTED
July 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Sales Process
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- On-going weekly
- Lifting requirement of up to 45 lbs