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The Reading People - Capital Area Literacy Coalition

  • Student
  • In-Person
  • Education
  • Seasonal Clean-Up
5 of 12 volunteers have pledged their time

Project Description

Weather permitting, volunteers will be prepping and painting outdoors and cleaning the courtyard space. Some volunteers will be helping inside with a book giveaway event if needed, as well as helping visitors carry boxes of books to their vehicles. All volunteers are expected to be friendly to any visitors to our free bookstore that day.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Check-In
All volunteers must register/check-in at the Spartan Days of Service kick-off event held in the Business College Complex, Room N130. 

Transportation
All transportation will depart from the Business College Complex, and you must check in to find which bus is designated for your project.  Upon completion of your service project, you will be dropped off at the Business College.  Parking is available at the College of Law ramp, directly across from the Business College. 

Meals & T-Shirts
During check-in and the program a light breakfast will be available to all volunteers.  Prior to departure, volunteers can select a box lunch, and will receive a Spartan Days of Service t-shirt.  Vegan and gluten free options will be available.

Schedule for the Day
8:15 a.m. – Registration Opens
9:00 a.m. – Welcome & Program 
9:15 a.m. - Lunches & T-Shirts  
9:40 a.m. – Load Busses
10:00 a.m. – Arrive at locations
2:00 p.m. – Volunteer opportunities conclude | Return to campus

Community Partner - Capital Area Literacy Coalition

Capital Area Literacy Coalition Accommodations

  • Must be 17 years or older

About Capital Area Literacy Coalition

 The Reading People works to eliminate illiteracy in our community by providing free educational support to anyone on a language-learning journey. We serve adults with personal or job-related literacy goals, any immigrant, refugee, or asylum-seeker learning English as a second language, and children at risk of falling behind in school for any reason. All of our programs are completely free. We also maintain a collection of books that are given away to community members during giveaway events.

Website: https://www.thereadingpeople.org/

Project Date

April 13, 2024

Project Locations and Shifts

MSU Business College Complex
632 Bogue Street
Room N130
East Lansing, MI 48824
  • 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    (7 spots available)

Project Coordinator