Ways You Can Volunteer
Ready to Connect Families Through Reading? Welcome!
Reading Legacies brings children, families, and communities together through the joy of reading aloud. Whether you have a few hours to volunteer or want to organize a book drive, your involvement makes a real difference in the lives of the children we serve.
Explore the opportunities below to find the way that’s right for you, and join us in creating meaningful connections, one story at a time.
Upcoming Volunteer Sessions
Ready to join us? Explore our volunteer schedule to pick the times that fit your availability.
Family Story Hours
Share the joy of reading with children and parents in a fun, interactive setting. Volunteers read children’s stories aloud with children and parents alike, modeling the joy of reading and sharing ideas and activities to include all ages involved. Guidance is provided by our staff before you volunteer.
Details:
Time commitment: 2 hours
Locations: Throughout San Diego County
Capacity: 2–3 volunteers
Scheduling: Flexible — including two-session Parent Workshops
Story Corner – Liberty Station
Help families visiting our free children’s book library by greeting visitors, guiding children in choosing books, sorting and labeling gently used donated books, and occasionally reading aloud. Volunteers help create a welcoming and engaging environment for all families.
Details:
Time commitment: 2 hours
Location: Reading Legacies Story Corner at Liberty Station
Capacity: 2 volunteers per session
Scheduling: Monday–Thursday: 10:30am–12:30pm
3rd Saturday of each month: 10:30am–12:30pm
Book Drives
Support children and families by collecting new children’s books and delivering them to our Liberty Station office. Volunteers work together as a group to gather books and help ensure every child in our programs receives a new story. Book wish lists can be provided upon request, and staff will guide your efforts to make the process smooth and impactful.
Details:
Time commitment: ~3 hours
Locations: Remotely at your convenience
Capacity: Unlimited
Scheduling: Each Book Drive is coordinated individually with Reading Legacies staff guidance.
Are You Ready to Get Involved
Take the next step! Submit your volunteer application and help us connect families through the joy of reading.
Reading Legacies brings children, families, and communities together through the joy of reading aloud.
Whether you have a few hours to volunteer or want to organize a book drive, your involvement makes a real difference in the lives of the children we serve.
Explore the opportunities below to find the way that’s right for you, and join us in creating meaningful connections, one story at a time.
Upcoming Volunteer Sessions
Explore our volunteer schedule to pick the times that fit your availability.
Family Story Hours
Volunteers read children’s stories aloud in a fun, interactive setting, modeling the joy of reading and sharing ideas and activities for all ages. Guidance is provided by our staff before you volunteer.
Details:
Time commitment: 2 hours
Locations: Throughout San Diego County
Capacity: 2–3 volunteers
Scheduling: Flexible — includes two-session Parent Workshops
Story Corner
Help families visiting our free children’s book library by greeting visitors, guiding children in choosing books, sorting and labeling gently used donated books, and occasionally reading aloud. Volunteers help create a welcoming and engaging environment for all families.
Details:
Time commitment: 2 hours
Location: Reading Legacies Story Corner at Liberty Station
Capacity: 2 volunteers per session
Scheduling: Monday–Thursday: 10:30am–12:30pm and the 3rd Saturday of each month: 10:30am–12:30pm
Book Drives
Support children and families by collecting new children’s books and delivering them to our Liberty Station office. Volunteers work together to gather books and help ensure every child in our programs receives a new story. Book wish lists can be provided upon request, and staff will guide your efforts to make the process smooth and impactful.
Details:
Time commitment: ~3 hours
Locations: Remotely at your convenience
Capacity: Unlimited
Scheduling: Each Book Drive is coordinated individually with Reading Legacies staff guidance
Submit your volunteer application and help us connect families through the joy of reading.