Volunteer Book Runners help deliver books to assigned library routes on a biweekly basis. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity - interested volunteers should be willing to commit to this opportunity long-term.
At Metro United Way, we believe that a quality education has a powerful effect on the long-term success of our community, and we are dedicated to ensuring that all children enter kindergarten prepared and excited to learn. The Little Free Libraries initiative provides access to books, which is one of the strongest indicators of youth success. We are proud to report that 41 Little Libraries are installed and in use throughout the Louisville community, predominately in west end neighborhoods.
Duties of the Book Deliverer:
- Meet with our LFL volunteer coordinator, Mary Sullivan, and shadow a route prior to route assignment.
- Pick up books from MUW on either the 1st and 3rd or 2nd and 4th Monday or Tuesday of the month between 9:00 and noon.
- Deliver the books to Little Free Libraries on your assigned route.
- Make note of any libraries that have issues: loose door hinge, no door or broken window.
- Return empty boxes and extra books to Metro United Way.
Requirements:
- Have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Car large enough for 6 boxes of books – Xerox paper size boxes.
- Ability to interact with people along your book route. Be friendly and ask what type a books they may like to read.
- Complete Metro United Way’s volunteer waiver.
- Volunteer Book Runners are provided with a Metro United Way shirt, which can be worn when delivering books.
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Mary Sullivan at mschocchip@gmail.com or 502-541-1151.
