Regular Volunteer Hours

Bernie’s Book Bank realizes that accomplishing our mission is impossible without the help and dedication of many.
When you volunteer for Bernie’s Book Bank, it is our goal to ensure that you receive much MORE than you give.

You are welcome to join us at any of the following drop-in volunteer times shown below.

If you have four (4) or more people, contact Jessie by email: [email protected] or call 224-603-BANK (2265). Otherwise, just show up!  Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesdays: 9:30 – 11:30 am

Wednesdays: 9:30 – 11:30 am, 4:30 – 6 pm

Thursdays: 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Fridays: 9:00 – 11:00 am                                                                                                                                                                                   

Saturdays: 9:00 – 11:00 am

Collecting books is fun. So is volunteering in our warehouse!
Bernie’s Book Bank relies on hundreds of volunteers to sort, sticker and bag collections of books for at-risk children. It’s fun, easy, not messy or physically taxing, and very rewarding.

We encourage groups of any size to spend their community service hours sorting and packaging books for us. Each week, we host large groups from businesses, religious and civic organizations, and kids organizations (Scouts, sports teams, confirmation classes, college clubs, etc.) We will be happy to set up a special volunteer opportunity for groups of four or more by appointment. Send an email to [email protected] or call 224-603-BANK (2265).

We also offer corporations and businesses the opportunity to host teambuilding activities in the warehouse. Click here to learn more about having a Corporate Engagement Teambuilding Event at Bernie’s Book Bank.