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Come Volunteer at the 69th Annual Greater St. Louis Book Fair
Help Support Literacy for All Ages--May 3-6
St. Louis, MO (April 3, 2018) – With the 69th annual Greater St. Louis Book set for May 3-6 at Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park, volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of roles throughout the four-day event.
“Whether you can give a few hours or a few days, we need your help,” said Marilyn Brown, Director of the Greater St. Louis Book Fair. “We are once again anticipating large crowds, so this is an outstanding opportunity to share your love of books and reading by assisting our staff. Your help can make this fair our best ever.’’
“Every year our profits go into grants that help groups promote literacy throughout our
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community,” Brown said. “Volunteers will also be helping us keep thousands of books out of landfills by putting them into the hands of appreciative readers.”
Come join in the excitement and energy of hundreds of people shopping and working, surrounded by tens of thousands of quality used books available on every topic imaginable!
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To volunteer or learn more, email barbarabookfair@hotmail.com.
SHIFTS:
- Thursday, May 3 – 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
- Friday, May 4 – 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.; 6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
- Saturday, May 5 – 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
- Sunday, May 6 – 10:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.; 2:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
JOBS:
Include cashier assistants, baggers, greeters, information desk, re-stockers, cart wranglers and setup/cleanup.
About the Greater St. Louis Book Fair
Since 1950, the Annual Greater St. Louis Book Fair has been a favorite spring destination of book lovers and collectors nationwide. Volunteers work year-round gathering over one million new, gently used, and rare items from individuals, estates, businesses and other organizations. Fair proceeds assist local education and literacy programs throughout the St. Louis area. For more information visit StLouisBookFair.org, Facebook.com/STLBook Fair, call (314) 993-1995 or email info@stlouisbookfair.org.
The Greater St. Louis Book Fair presenting sponsors are the Clark-Fox Family Foundation clarkfoxstl.com, First Bank