Our fantastic network of volunteers has helped us achieve incredible results! We have hundreds of volunteers around the world who are self-directed, highly motivated, and passionate about promoting education in the developing world. We are always looking for energetic individuals who are interested in raising awareness and funds for Room to Read and the work we do.
As a volunteer, there are a number of different ways you can help Room to Read bring educational infrastructure to millions of children around the world. If you are interested in participating in any of the volunteer opportunities below, please complete our Volunteer Application and send it to volunteer@roomtoread.org so we can be sure to include you in the Room to Read volunteer network.
Volunteer Opportunities
- The positions listed below will allow you to significantly contribute to Room to Read, gain valuable skills, and get to know our amazing staff! The positions require a minimum 2-3 month commitment and 10-20 hours a week of service. If you're looking for paid positions, please see our Career Opportunities page.
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Join the Room to Read Buzz List
Once you fill out the Volunteer Application and send it to volunteer@roomtoread.org, you will automatically be added to the Room to Read Buzz List. As a member of the Buzz List, you will receive 6-12 emails per year with suggestions on ways to help spread the word about Room to Read. -
Introduce Room to Read to a foundation, corporation or publisher that might be
interested in supporting our work
Do you have connections within a corporation or foundation that might be interested in funding our work? Can you introduce Room to Read to a publisher that would be interested in supporting us? If so, complete our Volunteer Application and send it to volunteer@roomtoread.org and include this information in the application. One of our staff members will respond to you about the potential partnership. -
Start a Chapter
Are you interested in a long-term volunteer commitment to Room to Read? Learn more about our chapters on our Chapters page. -
Help out at a Chapter Event
Our Chapters organize regular events and rely on the support of Room to Read volunteers to make the event successful. If there is a Chapter in your area, Chapter Leaders will be in touch via email for any potential volunteering opportunities. -
Hold a fundraising event
Invite your friends, colleagues and family to your own fundraising party. Download our Fundraising Event Kit (Adobe PDF, 655kB) to get started! -
Organize a Fundraising Appeal
Are you running a marathon and want to raise money for Room to Read? In lieu of gifts for your birthday or wedding, are you asking guests to make donations to Room to Read? Download our Appeal Kit (Adobe PDF, 945kB) to make it happen! -
Arrange a read-a-thon at your child's school or your Book Club to raise money for Room
to Read.
Read-a-thons are an excellent way to involve your child's school. Read more about how to do a read-a-thon on our Read-a-thons page on the Students Helping Students website. -
Organize a Book Drive at your workplace
Ask your colleagues to help you collect new children's books that will be placed in Room to Read libraries. Download our PDF Book Drive Kit to get started!
