Volunteers are an important part of The Book Worm Bookstore and help us make a difference in the community. Volunteer opportunities vary, but we ask for a regular commitment after the initial 40 hour “getting to know you” period.
Responsibilities that our volunteers help with include, but not limited to:
Book Cleaner
Separate inventory books from books that need to be recycled
Remove stickers and other items from books to be placed into inventory
Quality check to make sure books meet The Book Worm Bookstore standard
Book Sorter
Determine if books should go to the next stage or be recycled based on The Book Worm Bookstore standard
Separate books into appropriate category/genre
Stay current on The Book Worm Bookstore quality guidelines
Shelving Volunteer
Must be able to work independently
Prior experience in a library or bookstore preferred
Must be able to identify various book genres
Restock shelves
Help maintain store cleanliness
Event Assistance
Help with on and offsite events. Assistance may include flyer distribution, table setup/breakdown, provide potential customers with event information, etc.