Volunteering Opportunities
with FRIENDS of the Heights Libraries
From sorting donated books for our ongoing book sales, to helping bring donated collections of book and media to Library to staffing our Mega Book Sales and the Harvey and Friends Bookshop, we have lots of ways to volunteer your time and energy! Be among FRIENDS and help support our amazing libraries in the Heights.
TO VOLUNTEER:
Call FRIENDS at (216) 932-3600 ext. 1234
or email info@friendsheightslibraries.org
BOOK SORTERS
Basement book sorting sessions are usually scheduled for Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm for one hour in the Lee Road branch basement at 2345 Lee Rd. (accessible by stairs or elevator.)
New sorters are always welcome, and no previous experience is necessary. There is no commitment to show up to every session. Sessions occur approximately every other week, but notification comes on Sunday via email for every session.
Please note: While book dealers are welcome at book sales, they are not permitted to assist with book sorting.
HARVEY & FRIENDS BOOKSHOP ATTENDANTS
Volunteer attendants are needed for the FRIENDS’ Lee Road branch 2nd floor bookshop. Once trained, attendants typically work alone for two hour shifts (or longer). Responsibilities include greeting and assisting customers and handling the cash box in making sales.
Bookshop attendants also restock, alphabetize, and straighten book shelves. Times we especially need volunteers include: lunch time, late afternoon, early evening, and Saturdays.
First Friday Fill-a-Bag Sales & Semi-Annual Mega Book Sales
The FRIENDS need volunteers to be part of the team for these special book sales. Jobs include helping with set up, working shifts during the sales assisting customers and restocking the tables with merchandise, and with clean up. Mega Book Sales include weekend hours and afternoons.
Book Donation Pick-ups
Help the FRIENDS by joining our book pick-up team. This group works in small teams to go to homes to pack and pick up larger donations of books. Join our list to be contacted when we have a pick-up scheduled. These are generally during the weekday, and of course some agility and ability to lift and move books is preferred. Contact us at Info@friendsheightslibraries.org to be added to the list or to get more information.
Join the FRIENDS Board of Trustees
Do you know someone who could be described as an energetic, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity to serve our community in a meaningful, positive way? Friends of the Heights Libraries is searching for people meeting that description to serve on the organization’s Board of Trustees.
FRIENDS board members absolutely love the library and have a heart for volunteer leadership. This year, we’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates with marketing and/or creative/writing skills, online and/or retail store experience, membership strategy, and budgeting/forecasting experience. Board members serve three-year-terms attending one board meeting a month and additional time on one or more of the committees.
If this volunteer leadership opportunity sounds like it might be a good fit for you or someone you know, please contact us at info@friendsheightslibraries.org.
You can become a FRIENDS member for as little as $10 a year; like the famous card, membership has its benefits!