Bring your family, friends, and coworkers and volunteer at bernies book bank. Book lovers city lunch is an annual benefit that supports the mission of bernies book bank to increase bookownership among atrisk children throughout chicagoland. The books will be distributed this fall to children in need in chicagoland. On august 15th, an amazing group of akr foundation volunteers teamed up with bernies book bank to help sticker and sort copies of akrs book exclamation mark illustrated by tom lichtenheld, donated to bernies by the foundation. For more information about bernie s book bank, visit. Jun 26, 2017 since 2009, bernie s book bank has distributed more than 9 million quality books. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. Bernies book bank provides 12 quality books per year to atrisk children across chicagoland, ranging from birth through 12 years of age. Volunteers are an essential part of the library s operations.
Bernies book bank volunteer event, april 4 canceled crayola color cycle program, march 30 may 28 canceled 20202021 board nominations, april 6, 6. Looking for a meaningful volunteer activity for your. To learn more about bernies book bank, how to donate, and how to volunteer, please visit. Bernies book bank exhibit at first bank of highland park bernies book bank is the featured nonprofit organization on the ruth fell wander community art wall throughout the month of october.
Volunteer 2 hours shifts are available in lake forest 6 times each week. Bernies book bank is looking for volunteers that want a handson opportunity to impact the literacy crisis in chicagoland. Casey barbknecht, director of volunteer services at bernies book bank, joins the conversation as she emphasizes the importance of physical book when teaching children to read and more. If so, what is it and what is required by bernies book bank in terms of time, talents and wallet. Bernies book bank volunteer opportunities volunteermatch. Help fill bernies book bank sugar grove chamber of. Bring your family, friends, and teammates to volunteer and experience how good helping others feels. We might have been a small group but we were mighty. Bernies book bank works to increase book ownership among atrisk children in the chicago area. But did you know that you and your kids can actually volunteer. Oct 18, 2019 bernie s book bank exhibit at first bank of highland park bernie s book bank is the featured nonprofit organization on the ruth fell wander community art wall throughout the month of october. Bernies book bank is the leading provider of quality books to atrisk children in the.
Bernies book bank united protestant church of grayslake. The new and gentlyused books that students receive can be read at home and shared with family members in an effort to increase literacy, engagement and a. Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to learn. Bring your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to volunteer and experience how good helping others feels. I do volunteer at bernies book bank with my family. Bernies book bank is the leading provider of quality books for atrisk chicagoland children.
Yesterday, when im sure many people were sleeping in and enjoying a day off of school or work, bernies book bank was packed with volunteer groups of children from midmorning until i went home. Please join wnsci at bernie s book bank in lake bluff, hear about bernie s legacy and then sort, sticker, and inspect donated books. Bernie s book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used children s books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. Dec 01, 2015 bernie s book bank aims to distribute 12 books a year to lowincome children from birth to sixth grade in the chicagoland area. Please join wnsci at bernies book bank in lake bluff, hear about bernies legacy and then sort, sticker, and inspect donated books. Bernies book bank promotes reading the hope institute. Keeping our staff, partners, and volunteers safe and minimizing the spread of covid19 virus is our top priority at this time. Thank you for joining the bernies book bank 50 hour club and pledging to volunteer 50 hours during a 12 month period. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among. Books can be dropped off at united way of lake countys office during normal business hours, monday through friday, 8. Bernies book bank collects, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and school age children throughout chicago land.
Rosie boeing manager used book acquisitions bernies. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. I understand that volunteering at bernies book bank at 917 north shore drive, lake bluff, il and related volunteer activities at offsite locations, may include, but is not limited to. Bernies book bank is committed to making it possible for all kids to have highquality books in their homes and provides volunteer opportunities in chicago for people of all ages to help sort, sticker and pack childrens books to be distributed to atrisk children throughout the city. With bernies leading our community in change, we can all work together to support our kids and give them the foundation they need to lead a successful life. Nov 07, 2016 your association or team can support bernies book banks mission in several ways. Fee, family dental care partners with bernies book bank. Bernies book bank is taking the volunteer experience on the road with special popup events. The art wall provides an opportunity for the community to learn more about bernies book bank, their volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, how to donate books and make an investment. Learn more about the precautionary measures we will be implementing from monday, march 16, 2020 until thursday, april 30, 2020. Apr 14, 2017 the day began just like any other, the phones began ringing promptly at 8. After a delicious boxed bagged lunch we headed into the work room at bernies book bank.
This year, bernies book bank celebrates its 10 th anniversary. My next chapter is at bernies book bank chicagonow. Ahais affiliate associations and their teams have a proud and strong history of giving back to their communities. On saturday, july th bernies book bank will commemorate this milestone with a 10hour volunteerathon and celebration open.
Bernie s book bank nonprofit organization management lake bluff, illinois 1,167 followers our mission is to increase book ownership among underserved children throughout chicagoland. Teens volunteering helping community teens volunteer. Volunteers aged 1417 who have a current waiver on file may volunteer without a parent or guardian present. Book sorting at bernies book bank which donates books to children without access to them. Volunteer with pi at bernies book bank to be rescheduled. Civic engagement profiles craig collister, madison. For more information about bernies book bank, visit. First bank of highland park features bernies book bank. Attend any of our 18 weekly volunteer sessions with a. Bernies book bank the mitzvah bowlthe mitzvah bowl. Creating the change we seek requires engaging americans from all walks of life in our struggle for real change. Volunteer center helps bernies book bank ongoing opportunities.
Bernies book bank relies on hundreds of volunteers to sort, sticker and bag collections of books for atrisk children. Joes experience prior to joining bernies book bank will be extremely beneficial to the continued growth of our organization. Our community service volunteer group will be announcing more opportunities in the coming weeks. Team bernie is a place where folks can race together, strive towards goals together, volunteer together, fundraise together.
Looking for a meaningful volunteer activity for your hockey. Sep 25, 2015 bernies book bank relies on hundreds of volunteers to sort, sticker and bag collections of books for atrisk children. But in order to succeed, all of us must be deeply involved. The basket brigade committee gives back as we volunteer at bernies book bank. Its fun, easy, not messy or physically taxing, and very rewarding. This country belongs to all of us, not just the billionaire class. Sessions are typically two hours long, offering various ageappropriate activities and. For teens who keep record of their hours and volunteer more than 50 hours in one year with the winnetka youth organization, are eligible to receive a letter of recommendation by the wyo executive director upon request. On august 15th, an amazing group of akr foundation volunteers teamed up with bernies book bank to help sticker and sort copies of akrs book exclamation mark illustrated by tom lichtenheld, donated to bernies by the foundation the books will be distributed this fall to children in need in chicagoland. Bernies book bank aims to distribute 12 books a year to lowincome children from birth to sixth grade in the chicagoland area. Oct 12, 2019 located in lake bluff, bernies book bank has distributed more than 12. The day began just like any other, the phones began ringing promptly at 8. Bernies book bank basket brigade of suburban chicago, illinois.
We encourage groups of any size to spend their community service hours sorting and bagging books for us. In partnership with bernies book bank, we are looking for new or gently used english, spanish and bilingual books for children. Bernies book bank invites you help them increase book ownership among atrisk children in the chicagoland area. Bernies book bank offers volunteers dropin and scheduled group sessions monday through saturday, weekly. Sessions are typically two hours long, offering various. Bernies book bank welcomes volunteers of all ages and abilities. Oct 09, 2019 bernies book bank is committed to making it possible for all kids to have highquality books in their homes and provides volunteer opportunities in chicago for people of all ages to help sort, sticker and pack childrens books to be distributed to atrisk children throughout the city. For more information about bernies book bank, call 847780read 7323. Pediatric interactions is volunteering at bernies book bank.
The top volunteering opportunities in chicago for kids. Looking for volunteer opportunities to help children in chicagoland. Court or school form completed and signed letter on bernies books bank letterhead stating hours have been completed bernies book bank service validation form to be turned in and completed every shift other. We are also very excited about adding joe hidalgo to our team as processing manager. We require a 1 adult per every four volunteers under age 14. The entire bernies book bank team is grateful for your generosity and commitment to the children we serve.
By the end of 2015, bernie s book bank is on target to supply books. Although it isnt quite so secret, bernies book bank hosted the 50 hour club, a group of volunteers who commit to volunteering 50 hours over. Bernies book bank 917 n shore dr lake bluff, il community. This is the first month in our history that we have eclipsed the 100,000 books distributed mark and the 2,000 volunteer hour mark. Bernies book bank exhibit at first bank of highland park. In addition to the 3,000 books collected and donated, the csu also spent two hours at bernies sorting and packaging new and used books that. Connor clemmensen university of michigan stephen m. After our shifts, seven of us quickly made our way over to volunteer at our neighbors, bernies book bank. Volunteer in the giving factory cradles to crayons chicago. Bernies book bank will host its 5th annual book lovers city lunch at 11.
We all signed in and were later grouped with the packers, and no not the football players. Volunteer hours are another critically important input and a sign of success. Its fun, easy, not messy or physically taxing and very rewarding. Bernies book bank collects, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. Bernie s book bank is an absolutely marvelous nonprofit organization designed to bring books to kids in lowincome families. Bernies book banks director of volunteer services stresses. Volunteerathon is a high energy event focused on processing books for. Please list any paperwork or documentation you will need at the completion of your hours below. By 20, bernies book bank plans to distribute 1,000,000 books annually. We will be helping sort, sticker, andor package childrens books in the processing center. Bernies book bank currently serves more than 35,000 atrisk infants, toddlers, and schoolaged children in chicagoland through the distribution of,000 books each week. Donate financially bernies book bank can collect, process and deliver a bag of six quality books to a child for an average of 25 cents per book. Volunteers sort, sticker and package books for distribution to the 75,000 atrisk children that we serve. Bernie s book bank bernie s book bank sources, processes and distributes 12 books per year to 275,000 underserved children throughout chicagoland.
Rosie has always been wonderful to work with, and has exceptional expertise in analyzing data, connecting people to our mission at bernies book bank and. Joe s experience prior to joining bernie s book bank will be extremely beneficial to the continued growth of our organization. Since 2009, bernies book bank has distributed more than 9 million quality books. Walden pto weekly february 8, 2019 smore newsletters for. Information for your visit all volunteers under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult. When you volunteer for bernies book bank, it is our goal to. Find bernies book bank volunteering opportunities at volunteermatch. They then plan to replicate their business model in other major u. Located in lake bluff, bernies book bank has distributed more than 12. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to. Since 2009 bernies book bank has collected, processed and distributed more than 7 million books to atrisk infants, toddlers and.
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