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Books and Brunch - Event Volunteers Needed

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ORGANIZATION: The Reading People - Capital Area Literacy Coalition

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Volunteers needed to assist with upcoming Books and Brunch event to be held at Capital Area Literacy Coalition - The Reading People on Saturday, September 10th. Help support our vision of Empowerment Through Literacy! as we give away books and serve brunch to attendees.

At the event, we hope to give away hundreds of books for free! We have a great variety of books including fiction, nonfiction, infant, preschool, school age through 12th grade level, cookbooks, poetry, political, religious, humor, travel and more! There are books for everyone.


Volunteer opportunities at the event include set up, food area, greeting & wayfinding, parking area, book giveaway volunteer, event photography, and tear down.

Pre-Event Prep and Post Event Wrap Up help is also needed.

COVID-19 requirements for volunteers include PPE (masks when indoors) and social distancing. Common surfaces will be frequently sanitized.

12 Shifts

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  • Mon Sep 12, 2022 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM - Spots available: 4
    Post Event Wrap Up. Post Event. Assist with book sorting, organization, reposition tables & shelves, deep cleaning of Book Building.
  • Sat Sep 10, 2022 - afternoon / 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM - FULL
    Event Photography. Assist with tear down and cleanup as event is winding down.
  • Sat Sep 10, 2022 - 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM - Spots available: 1
    Event Photography. Help capture the look, feel, energy, and highlights of the event in photos. Experienced volunteer.
  • Sat Sep 10, 2022 - 10:45 AM to 02:00 PM - Spots available: 2
    Prizes / Giveaway Area. Assist guests with raffle tickets, monitor prize table.
  • Sat Sep 10, 2022 - 10:45 AM to 02:00 PM - Spots available: 5
    Book Giveaway Area. Assist guests taking free books. Help point the way to books organized by reading level, bag items, assist in moving items.
  • Sat Sep 10, 2022 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM - Spots available: 2
    Parking Crew / Direct Traffic. Point the way to available parking. As lot fills, direct guests to spillover parking and shuttle.
  • Sat Sep 10, 2022 - 10:45 AM to 01:30 PM - Spots available: 2
    Greeter / Wayfinder. Help create a warm and welcoming environment as guests arrive at the event. Greet and point the way.
  • Sat Sep 10, 2022 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM - Spots available: 1
    Food Area. Assist with serving brunch items and non-alcoholic beverages. Replenish items and utensils, keep area clean and sanitized, tidy up.
  • Sat Sep 10, 2022 - morning / 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Spots available: 3
    Final Setup. Assist with picking up final food and beverage items needed for food area, prior to event start time.
  • Sat Sep 10, 2022 - morning / 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM - Spots available: 1
    Food & Beverage Pickup. Assist with picking up final food and beverage items needed for food area, prior to event start time.
  • Thu Sep 08, 2022 - 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM - Spots available: 4
    Pre-Event Prep. Help set up book displays, decorations, indoor/outdoor signage, food area, etc. Opportunities to help with pick up and deliveries.
  • Wed Sep 07, 2022 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM - Spots available: 4
    Pre-Event Prep. Help set up book displays, decorations, indoor/outdoor signage, food area, etc. Opportunities to help with pick up and deliveries.
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About The Reading People - Capital Area Literacy Coalition

Location:

1028 East Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48906, US

Mission Statement

To ensure children, teens, and adults become successful and self-sufficient by learning to read, write, and speak English.

Description

Capital Area Literacy Coalition is a nonprofit organization in Lansing, Michigan. Also called The Reading People, the organization provides a variety of free services to empower people to achieve their personal goals through literacy. We believe that the ability to read is critical to personal freedom and the maintenance of a democratic society. We provide free one-to-one instruction in reading and writing for children struggling in school, at-risk teens, and adults. We also provide tutoring to migrant and refugee families, GED services, and English as a Second Language instruction. All our programs and services are free and powered by volunteers.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Wed Sep 07, 2022 - Tue Sep 13, 2022
This opportunity has 12 shifts

WHERE

1028 East SaginawLansing, MI 48906

(42.740616,-84.53643)
 

DATE POSTED

September 8, 2022

SKILLS

  • Literacy / Reading
  • Photography
  • Event Planning / Management
  • Food Service
  • Transportation
  • Donor Management

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • There are various slots and shift times for this event.
  • Interested volunteers, please contact Ben, Volunteer Manager, at volunteercoordinator@thereadingpeople.org. Volunteers under age 18 must volunteer alongside an adult.

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