Books Are GEMS
"The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!"
~Dr. Seuss
  • Who We Are
    • Mission and Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact us
    • GEMS News
  • What We Do
    • Severn (7) Free Books a Month!
    • Storytime Saturdays
    • Test Prep Student Resources
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Educator Support & Materials
    • Major Distribution
    • General Bookstore
    • Rx to Read
  • Where To Find Us
  • Donate
  • Newsletters
    • April 2020 Newsletter
    • March 2020 Newsletter
    • February 2020 Newsletter
    • January 2020 Newsletter
    • September 2019 Newsletter
    • August 2019 Newsletter
    • July 2019 Newsletter
    • Spring 2019 Newsletter
  • Our Partners
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Special Events
    • Summer Reading Challenge
  • FAQs
  • Research
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Volunteer Opportunities 

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In partnership with UTEP, EPCC, Local High Schools & Other Organizations, Volunteer opportunities provide students with opportunities that will help them in their future workplace!​

Other Adults are Also Invited to Volunteer!

What do volunteers Currently do?

Sort and Bag books for distribution to families!

Help Keep the Bookstore tidy & sanitized per COVID guidelines

​Answer the Phone and assist customers

Call our engaged community & remind them of upcoming events

​Text our participants and remind them of upcoming events

Develop social media graphics specific to Books are Gems & post to Social Media Platforms!

Update Email platform with new participants information

Read and develop activities for Virtual Storytime

And much, much more!
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To volunteer:

Select the appropriate volunteer application, fill it out, and submit.

Once the form is submitted, adults are required to pay a ​$3 background check fee.

When the background check is finalized, a training session will be scheduled.

Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Youth Volunteer Form
Adult Volunteer Form

Have a group of three (3) or more?

Call us to schedule an appointment: ​915-845-5437

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