The Open Book Project: Volunteer Opportunities
Work in the Used Bookstore
Manage inventory by sorting, organizing, and pricing books donated by local community members. Assist customers with finding books, answering questions, and meeting their shopping needs. Distribute monthly flyers around the community.
Manage Book Donation Sites
Check in with local community book donation drop off sites – pick up and deliver to the used bookstore - encourage new partners to join
Recruit New Volunteers
Recruit and encourage new volunteers to participate in community events and literacy initiatives. Engage with student groups to promote volunteer opportunities and community service hours.
Join a Community Engagement Committee
Be part of a planning committee for future events:
- Nov 2026 – Annual Tee It Up 4 Literacy golf tournament
- Dec 2026 – Sip & Shop with Santa
- Feb 2027 – Masquerade Ball
- Mar 2027 – St Patrick’s Day 5K partnering with The Pint Station
- Apr 2027 - Annual Book Sale Event
Offer new ideas for community engagement and future fundraising efforts
Host Community Book Drives
Facilitate book donation opportunities throughout the community by hosting book drives within neighborhoods, churches, and/or other groups.
Thank you to these AmeriCorps Volunteers for donating their time to our mission. (June 2026)
From left to right top row: Janae (Georgia), Quann (North Carolina), Adriana (Texas), Amy (Florida but claims Honduras as home), James (Arizona). Bottom row: Christian (Houston, Texas) and Aislinn (California).
Collectively, our team is Raven 4 from class 32A in AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional Corps.
Dr. Angela Lucas of Pickens High School with her teacher cadets
