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Jean Canepa (above), Friends Board member in charge of the Book Sale, checks the schedule of volunteers. Anne Wilson (left) and Robin Lehrer review children's materials for upcoming sale. |
The Friends of the Mill Valley Library needs additional workers to help with all the tasks required in a book sale. Actually, working in a book sale is a great way to meet folks in the Community and it's also a lot of fun. Please look over this list to see how you can contribute
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Ongoing Preparation for the Next Sale -- Weekly
The current book sale staff work on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am to noon.
After learning your job, you can work at any time convenient for you.
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| Price books |
2 - 3 hours |
| Shelve priced books |
2 - 3 hours |
| Process Library discards |
2 - 3 hours |
Pack bargain books into cartons and
stack onto carts for outside sales tables |
1 - 2 hours |
| Flatten cardboard boxes and take to the Library dumpster * |
1 hour |
| Take discarded hardcover books to the Library dumpster * |
1 hour |
| Take discarded paperback books to recycling in San Rafael * |
Travel time |
| Take any discarded books to any other location * |
Travel time |
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| Publicity for the Sale -- Monthly |
| Compose and send our press release |
2 - 3 hours |
| Put up posters |
1 - 2 hours |
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| Day of Sale (3rd Saturday of Each Month) |
| Set up and take down outdoor signs* |
1/4 hour at 8:30 am and again at 4:00 pm |
| Set up and take down Bargain Book tables outside* |
1/2 hour at 8:30 am and again at 4:00 pm |
| Work in two-person teams as cashier |
2 1/2 hour shifts
(9:00-11:30, 11:30-2:00, 2:00-4:30) |
| Restock shelves during the sales |
1 - 2 hour shifts between 11:00 and 3:30 |
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| * requires a strong back |
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| Become an active member of the Friends by donating some time. Working on the book sale is fun and helps a great cause. To join in, please call 415-389-4292 x4732. |
Last updated: 9/5/2012 10:04:07 AM