Volunteer Application Some volunteer opportunities are currently limited, but please let us know of your interest. We will keep all applications on file and reach out as needs arise. Stay up to date with the latest information on volunteer opportunities by checking our website, and following us on social media. Please email books@bookem-kids.org or call us at (615) 255-1820 with any questions.Contact InformationName* First Last Phone*Email* Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Emergency Contact* First Last Emergency Contact Phone*Emergency Contact Relationship to self* Work Status Employed Not Currently Employed Retired Student Name of Employer/School Volunteering OpportunitiesPlease check any areas of interest:Note: We're always looking for passionate reading volunteers to read and engage with elementary students, but will not be placing new readers until the beginning of the school year (for Reading is Fundamental) or the beginning of spring semester (for Ready for Reading and Read Me Day). Non-reading volunteer opportunities are only available on an as-needed basis, but please let us know of your interest! For all opportunities, we will keep applications on file and reach out as needs arise or announce them via our e-newsletter. Select All Organize a Book Drive (year round) Book Processing (year round) - Sort, count, and organize books. Flexible number of hours and visits (M-Th 9:30am-4pm). Can come as an individual or group up to 10 people. Book Transportation (year round) - Transport book donations, books to RIF schools, used books to McKay's Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Reading Volunteer (NOTE: will not be placed until beginning of 2023-2024 school year) - Read to a MNPS elementary classroom five times during the school year and bring books for each child to take home. Each visit is ~30min, and the full experience requires ~10hrs throughout the school year. Volunteering requires transportation (to assigned RIF school AND Cockrill Elementary for attending orientations and picking up books for children), computer/email access, and a background check. Ready for Reading (RFR) Reading Volunteer (NOTE: will not be placed until spring semester of 2023-2024 school year) - Visit a Pre-K classroom 2-4 times a month throughout the spring semester of the school year for 30min visits to support early literacy development. Volunteering requires transportation, computer/email access, and a background check. Read Me Day Reader (NOTE: will not be contacted until preparation for Read Me Day Celebrations in February 2024) - Read to a class of students for a special celebration of Literacy. Fridays in late Feb/early Mar 8-11am Special Event Volunteering - One day volunteer opportunities (i.e. staffing a booth or a table) Office Support (describe office skills below) How did you hear about Book'em?* I identify as:*Given our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to gather more information about our volunteers. Thank you. Asian Black/African American Hispanic/Latinx Middle Eastern or North African Native American Pacific Islander White Prefer not to answer I identify as:*Given our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to gather more information about our volunteers. Thank you. Female Male Nonbinary Prefer not to answer Anything else we should know? If you selected Office Work as an area of interest, please include office skills here.By Signing Below, I certify that all information I have given on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledgeDate* MM slash DD slash YYYY Newsletter Signup Check here if you would like to receive the Book'em newsletter to stay current on upcoming volunteer opportunities and Book'em happenings!
