Those are the dates to shop at the sale, but many of us know the work to prepare for this 10-day event is already underway. If you’ve been hearing about how much fun it is to volunteer or you want to get behind an event that helps children to become thriving readers, we have answers for your frequently asked questions!
1. How do I volunteer at the Big Book Sale?
If you’re a returning volunteer, on Feb. 17 you should have received an email about your timeline for booking shifts. We’re fortunate to have many experienced volunteers helping to lead our teams and keep the work of sorting and selling as safe and efficient as can be—so a portion of shifts are held for returning volunteers.
If you’re a new volunteer, here’s what to do:
- Visit www.bigbooksale.ca/volunteer
- Apply to become a volunteer
- Receive an email with instructions for signing up for shifts in March
It’s an incredible thing to be surrounded by so many book-lovers and books and to know that, book by book, the sale proceeds help Calgary children learn to read by Grade 3.
If you’d like to volunteer with other Downtown club members as a group, we’ll be sharing fellowship opportunities for the club soon.
Spread the Words Barbecue
If you’re one of our barbecue aficionados, the Spread the Words volunteer appreciation event takes place May 7, and our club looks forward to hosting a barbecue that afternoon. Stay tuned for more info to help out that day. This is a fun chance to share our thanks with nearly 1,300 volunteers who give their time to help sort and sell books over the course of 20 days.
Whether it’s behind the grill or behind a stack of books, we can’t wait to see you and say thanks for representing Rotary at this very special and impactful community event! Please watch for our next article about how to contribute by hosting book drives and donating books!
