Volunteer with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!
United Way of the Greater Capital Region will help train all volunteers and provide necessary support. Volunteers will help bring the joy of reading to children by assisting at community events—setting up tables, sharing information with families, and helping parents enroll their little ones to receive free books each month. Flexible opportunities available; join us in inspiring a love of books from birth to age five!
Volunteers Needed at Upcoming Events in October:
Sunday October 19, 2025
Twist & Flip Glenmont Trunk or Treat
Time: 11-1
Friday October 24, 2025
Anderson Center For Autism/CDPHP
Trunk or Treat 7 Century Hill Dr Latham NY
Time: 5-8 pm
Saturday October 25, 2025
National Guard Family Trick or Treat 330 Old Niskayuna Rd. Latham HQ Time: 11-1
and Fall Festival: at Liberty Ridge Farm Schaghticoke Time: 12-4 pm
Tuesday October 28, 2025
CDPHP Healthy Neighborhood Event
Fall Family Fest! School 14 1700 Tibbitts Ave Troy
Time: 4-6 pm
Friday October 31 , 2025
Trunk or Treat at Troy Public Library & Boys and Girls Club
501 4th Ave Troy
Time: 6-8
Responsibilities
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Assist with setting up and organizing tables at community events.
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Represent United Way of the Greater Capital Region and its official partner organization the Imagination Library at local events, engaging with families and answering questions.
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Help families enroll their children in the program by providing information and enrollment support.
Qualifications
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Friendly, and passionate about early childhood literacy.
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Comfortable speaking with individuals and families at community events.
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Able to lift light materials (such as books and display items) for event setup.
Time Commitment
Volunteers can sign up for dates and shifts that fit their availability.
Impact
By volunteering, you’ll help inspire a love of reading in young children and support families in accessing free, high-quality books that foster learning and imagination.
Respond
Please respond with your shift availability, preferred location, shift time and contact information.
United Way of the Greater Capital Region is greatly appreciative of your interest in this volunteer opportunity, and your time.
