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Help Make Books Accessible to Kids!
ORGANIZATION: EyeSeeMe Foundation
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5 people are interested
Join the EyeSeeMe Team and help us promote literacy, equity, and cultural representation through our various programs. Whether it’s supporting the EyeSeeMe Foundation’s work with underserved youth in St. Louis or assisting with our EyeSeeMe Book Club subscription service, you’ll be part of a movement that’s changing lives through books.
In return for your time and talents, you’ll be rewarded with free books and exclusive discounts on EyeSeeMe’s collection-all while making a real difference in your community.
Here are just a few ways you can get involved:
1. Community Outreach and School Partnerships
- Connect with schools and organizations that serve students in need.
- Help build relationships with educators and administrators to expand our programs.
- Track and organize partner schools that receive books and support from EyeSeeMe.
2. Book Fair Support
- Assist in organizing and hosting book fairs at local schools.
- Set up book displays and engage with students and families.
- Help manage inventory and coordinate other volunteers.
3. EyeSeeMe Book Club Service Support
- Assist with preparing and assembling monthly subscription boxes for EyeSeeMe Book Club members.
- Help track inventory, pack books, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Contribute to creating welcome packages and supplemental materials for our subscribers.
4. Grant Research and Fundraising Support
- Research funding opportunities and grants to help expand our programs.
- Assist in writing grant proposals and developing fundraising ideas to secure resources.
- Help organize fundraising events and campaigns to support EyeSeeMe initiatives.
5. Program Support and Family Engagement
- Plan and support family literacy nights and other events that encourage reading at home.
- Organize books for donation to schools and underserved families.
- Assist in designing and distributing materials to promote reading and cultural awareness.
6. Your Idea!
Have a unique skill or idea to help our mission? We’d love to hear it!
Qualifications
We’re looking for volunteers with the following qualities:
- Passion for literacy, education, and social equity.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Comfortable working with educators, families, and diverse communities.
- Experience in outreach, fundraising, or event planning is helpful but not required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Time Commitment
Flexible. We appreciate any time you can give!
Perks of Volunteering:
- Free books and huge discounts on EyeSeeMe’s carefully curated collection.
- Hands-on experience in nonprofit work, outreach, event planning, and grant writing.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
- Build meaningful connections with educators, families, and community leaders.
Remote and In-Person Opportunities Available!
- Remote Work: Outreach coordination, research, grant writing, and administrative support.
- In-Person Work: Book fairs, EyeSeeMe Book Club assembly, and community outreach events in the St. Louis area.
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About EyeSeeMe Foundation
Location:
Various Locations, Saint Louis, MO 63130, US
Mission Statement
We provide African American Children's books to low-income families to ensure all children can realize the benefits of having a home library
Description
Research tells us that the number one predictor of academic success is the number of books a child has in their home. For example, University of Nevada-Reno sociologist Mariah Evans led a research team and conducted a 20-year study that found the presence of books in the home to be the top predictor of whether a child will do well on standardized tests and attain a high level of education. This was found to be especially true for children from disadvantaged families. Unfortunately, the children that need it the most can afford it the least.
Our mission is to be a resource to parents, teachers, and schools in providing the very best children’s books on the market that promote positive images and stories about African American culture and history. As a tool to help increase literacy, African American children will benefit by seeing themselves respectfully represented in the literature they read. Non-African American children will benefit by helping to dispel negative and inaccurate stereotypical images of people of color and that despite our many differences, all people share common feelings and aspirations.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(38.66827 ,-90.32308 )
DATE POSTED
February 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Fundraising
- Retail / Sales
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible! Whether you can give one hour a week or 20, we’d love to have you. Let us know your availability, and we’ll find the perfect role for you!
- In-person activities are in St. Louis, MO area, background check for roles with children, basic tech skills for remote roles, may require ability to lift 20 lbs, must complete a brief training session, and friendly attitude :)