Volunteer
Help us tackle illiteracy by creating access to books, getting kids excited about reading, and improving literacy outcomes in Central Ohio.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Our volunteers review, sort, and sticker donated books that we distribute to kids in our community.
Have questions? Click here to view frequently asked questions or contact us.
Do you have a group of 8 or more to volunteer? If so, please submit a group request form.
Volunteer Opportunities
Corporations and Groups
Learn about opportunities to foster your groups social responsibility.
Learn MoreIndividuals
Learn about volunteer opportunities available through 2nd & 7. Volunteer as an individual or with your friends!
Sort Books
Sort and organize book donations at the book bank.
Host a Book Drive
Collect new and gently used books for the book bank.
Monthly Book Giveaways
Evening opportunities to help us distribute directly to the community.
Host a Fundraiser
Help raise awareness and funds for our mission.
Outreach
Help us raise awareness about the book bank.
Fill Little Free Libraries
You can pick up books from us to fill any Little Free Libraries.
Be a Little Free Library Steward
You can be responsible for the care and maintenance of a Little Free Library.
Have Another Idea?
Do you have an idea not listed? Lets make it happen!
Corporations and Groups
Learn about volunteer opportunities for your team to impact our community.
A perfect way to foster team building and social responsibility.
Team Building
Sort and organize book donations at the book bank.
Team Book Drive
Collect new and gently used books for the book bank.
Fundraisers
Help us raise funds to purchase additional diverse books to disperse in the community.
Fill Little Free Libraries
You can pick up books from us to fill any Little Free Libraries.
Be a Little Free Library Steward
Your organization can be responsible for the care and maintenance of a Little Free Library.
Sponsorships
Support our mission through event sponsorship opportunities.
Volunteer FAQs
Anyone in our community interested in promoting literacy and creating access to books is welcome to volunteer! We allow on-site volunteers 12 years and older. Volunteers under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone under 18 needs to have a parent or guardian sign the waiver at the bottom of this page.
Book Bank shifts typically last 2 hours. Community distribution events may vary and are listed on the sign up form.
We recommend dressing comfortably when you volunteer at the book bank. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes too.
We allow on-site volunteers 12 years and older. Volunteers under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone under 18 needs to have a parent or guardian sign the waiver at the bottom of this page.
If you have younger children that you would like to get involved, we encourage you to host a family book drive! Learn more here: https://bookbank.secondandseven.com/book-donations/book-drives/