Volunteer at the Prison Library Project

Our volunteers are the heart of the project. If you would like to help us read letters and package books, you are welcome to stop by the Bookshop on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Volunteer Hours

  • When: Mondays and Wednesdays between 10 AM and 4 PM.

  • Scheduling: We no longer require scheduled shifts—just come by during these times when you are able to help.

  • Other Times: Because our work space is small, we have very limited room for volunteers during regular store hours on other days. If you can’t make it on a Monday or Wednesday but still want to help, please let us know, and we will see if we can find a time that works.

Groups

The PLP is a great place for church, student, or other community groups to volunteer. We need to plan ahead to accommodate groups, so having advanced notice is very helpful. Contact us at (909) 626-3066 for more information or with any questions you may have.

How You’ll Help

Volunteers choose tasks based on their comfort level and experience. Some of the things you might be doing include:

  • Opening and sorting letters

  • Reading requests and summarizing them

  • Selecting books that match reader requests

  • Writing mailing labels and preparing packages

  • Weighing and wrapping outgoing book bundles

  • Love organizing? We also welcome help with shelving, tidying, or sorting donated books.