Interested in volunteering? We’d love to have you.
What Volunteers Do
Volunteers for APBP respond to letters from people in prison who are looking for books to read. You will have the chance to read through letters, search our library to select books, and wrap packages to be mailed.
Volunteers can also shelve books and organize our work space, sponsor book drives for high-priority books (e.g., dictionaries, almanacs), and raise funds for our cause. To get more insight on the day-to-day work at APBP, take a look at feedback from our current and former volunteers.
Who Can Volunteer
APBP volunteers come from all walks of life, from college students to retirees. We welcome individuals in our community, students, and small groups.
We need people with a wide range of skills, so if books aren’t your thing but you believe in our cause and are an accomplished fundraiser, publicist, events coordinator, grant writer, or computer guru, please contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.
When and Where to Volunteer
We are located in the Aull Center (351 Spruce St.), adjacent to the Morgantown Public Library in downtown Morgantown, WV. Our office is on the second floor.
Our hours are as follows:
Mondays, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sundays, CLOSED
Volunteers must attend a training session before volunteering. Once you have been trained, you can drop in to volunteer any time the Aull Center is open.
Training for First-Time Volunteers
Training for first-time volunteers is held on some Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in the Aull Center. Training sessions begin on the hour at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 precautions, each hourly session is capped at six people.
Advanced registration is required. Please sign up for a time slot.
If our training times won’t work for you or if you have a large group, please contact us to arrange another time.
COVID-19 Procedures
We are committed to keeping our volunteers and community members safe. If you feel sick, please do not volunteer in-person.
Thank you for your consideration.