VU PHL is picking & packing books to send to people experiencing incarceration
What we’ll be doing:
Reading letters from inmates requesting books on various topics;
Searching through the Books Through Bars library to find relevant and appropriate books;
Packing the books to be sent in the mail.
Details:
Location: Books Through Bars 4722 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Date: Saturday, May 13th, 2023
Time: 11:20 AM – 1:30 PM
11:20-11:30 Volunteers arrive and check-in.
11:30-11:45: Orientation & Announcements
11:45-1:30: Book picking and packing
1:30: Afterjawn!
Event capacity: 20 volunteers
We will be working inside. It’s a small building with a lot of book shelves! The library is two floors, and the staircase is rather narrow. Wear flat, comfortable shoes for safety!
Bring your own water bottle
On-street parking is available, and there is a free parking lot next to the building.
Volunteers must wear masks and be vaccinated. If you are unable to attend – especially if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 – cancel your ticket so that others may sign up for your space