Group Volunteering: Sort & Pack Free Kids' Books

Group Volunteering - Sort, Stamp and Pack Free Books for Kids We welcome group volunteering for onsite sorting and stamping books or book distribution/informational events. For Brooklyn Book Bodega, a group is considered 5+ people who are volunteering together from their company, organization, school, club, network. (If you are an individual looking to volunteer, please click here .) Prior group volunteers include: Centerfield, Charterworks, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, ECCO Shoes, Fanatics, Huron Consulting, Mercer, New York Community Investment Council at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, NYU Tandem School of Engineering, Partisan Records, Redesign Health, Ripple, Smart Design, Street Diligence, Thornton Tomasetti. Brooklyn Book Bodega increases the number of 100+ book homes in Brooklyn. Research shows that households with 100+ books boost life outcomes for children and adolescents. Why 100 Books? In a research study of 42 countries, the quantity of books in homes was the second most important predictor of reading performance. In fact, having about 100 books in the home yielded a reading performance 1.5 years higher than those with fewer books. Windows & Mirrors We often say that books should act as both windows and mirrors. We want children to see themselves reflected in the books that they read and to have books that act as doors that they can walk through to safely begin to understand other perspectives and lives. Issue Area(s) Youth Population Served Families, Low‑income communities Requirements Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+ , Minimum Age:13+ After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity. 253 Broadway, 8th floor, New York, NY 10007 #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Service