Back-to-school arrived so quickly! There were so many plans that will now have to be either abandoned or postponed – which isn’t all bad. But I would love to have someone sneak in and complete a few of my home renovation projects for me!
New Board Members
At the beginning of the summer we welcomed a new group of board members to our organization. They have jumped right in and become involved in our activities. The impact is immediate and dramatic. Our amazing staff always go above and beyond what we ask of them, but four part-time and one full-time employee can only do so much.
Volunteer Support Needed
The Friends, like many nonprofits, is extremely dependent on volunteers. Our store and book sales could not be organized and accomplished without volunteer help. We opened a Pop Up Store this year, from late May through August. The Pop Up was incredibly successful, but would not have been possible without the 2500+ hours that volunteers gave to the store.
We understand that some members can only support the Friends with their membership fee and/or a donation. We also have members who already volunteer with our established activities: book sales, store, book room, or on one of our committees. I would like to invite you to also consider other volunteer opportunities (online volunteer application).
Our Membership & Marketing Committee has appeared at several events around Portland in an effort to raise the visibility of the Friends organization. They would like to participate in more activities, but they need volunteer support. They need you.
Along with asking for your time as volunteers, we welcome your ideas. If you have an idea that would help the Friends to raise funds, increase membership, or increase community awareness about the Friends, please let us know! Your idea may help the Friends help the Library, and it might appeal to other members who are looking for ways to volunteer.
Volunteering is an opportunity that makes one feel good about helping – both for others and for themselves. The Friends volunteers, staff, and board are a great group to have fun with – I won’t call it work! Come and be part of the Friends activities. Volunteer with us, and help the Friends help the Library.
I hope to hear from you!
