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
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    • Storytime Saturdays
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    • Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunities
Available

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In partnership with El Paso Community College (EPCC), the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), and
several local high schools, Books Are GEMS' staff train students to aid in general bookstore operations. ​

This gives young adults the opportunity to fulfill ​school requirements while gaining practical new skills.

​Other Adults may also Volunteer!

What do volunteers  do ?
We are Taking Special Precautions for all Staff & Volunteers due to COVID 19.
​Staff & Volunteers will have their temperature checked daily, must wear a face mask, must use hand sanitizer, practice social distancing on their assigned work spaces and use plastic gloves in various situations!


Volunteer Duties:
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Sort and Place books in bags by Grade & Gender.

Keep the bookstore work areas clean and tidy

Answer the Phone & Provide Information

Develop digital images for posting on Social media

Data Entry to email platform

Call participants & Remind of upcoming events


Occasionally Read on Saturdays during Virtual Storytime

Develop activities for 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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