Volunteer to help our schools - once in a while
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Sort Books
Help sort children's book donations and prepare them for distribution across the county. This behind-the-scenes work has a big impact. Book sorts take place once or twice a month at the CEF office at Horton Middle School in Pittsboro.
Organize & Restock at CORA's Food Pantries
Help create welcoming literacy spaces for families by organizing, tidying, and restocking children's bookshelves. Volunteers are needed for both CORA locations (Pittsboro and Siler City), about once a month.
Repair & Maintain Little Libraries
Assist with light repairs and upkeep of our Little Libraries so they remain safe, sturdy, and inviting. This help is on an as-needed basis.
Help at Books on Break Free Book Fairs
Help set up a Books on Break fair, assist students selecting books during the fair, and pack up remaining items at the end of the day. Book fairs are held in May and June.
Volunteer to help our schools - on a regular schedule
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Support School Libraries
Assist with school library operations, such as shelving, checking books in and out, weeding outdated materials, and organizing collections.
Steward a Little Library
Become a steward for one or more of our Little Libraries. We provide the books. Stewards help keep the libraries stocked, tidy, and welcoming for the community.
Read Aloud to Students (Pilot Program)
Join our Breakfast Book Club and read aloud to small groups of students. This pilot program takes place at Moncure School during breakfast (7:30–8:15am), two days a week.
Catalogue Classroom Library Books
Support teachers by cataloguing classroom library collections. Cataloguing happens weekly at schools throughout the county.
Whether you have a few hours a month or want to make volunteering a regular part of your week, there's a place for you in our work. Every book sorted, every shelf restocked, every story read aloud makes a real difference for Chatham County kids. We'd love to have you join us!
Successful background check required for Read Aloud and in-school library volunteers.