Burks Elementary Book Distributions

Thank you for signing up to volunteer at our 2026 Spring Book Distributions! We are so excited to have you join us at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School.

Each spring, students at our partner schools choose 12 free books to take home, for keeps! Your time and energy help make that magic possible.

As a volunteer, you will be helping by:

• Set up and arrange books in a fun, shoppable layout
• Restock tables as classes rotate through
• Support our checkout process (counting books to ensure they have 12 and asking a few short survey questions)

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Logistics! (PLEASE READ)

Dress Code 

• Please wear shorts that are longer than your fingertips at your side and avoid low-cut or revealing clothing. (Synopsis of CCSD Volunteer Dres Code)
• View our outfit guide here!

Parking 

• Click here to view Burk’s Parking Map
• Parking at schools is limited, so please account for the time it will take to secure parking and walk into the building.
• Carpooling is encouraged whenever possible.

Bring your Driver’s License

•  A valid Driver’s License is required for entry; check in at the school’s front office. Please do not forget it!
• After signing in at the front office, you’ll be directed to the school library, where the book magic happens!

Stay for your full shift 

• Volunteer shifts are scheduled around class visits. Volunteers must stay for the entire shift. If something arises, please notify us as soon as possible at volunteer@booksforkeeps.org  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I park?

PARKING MAPS HERE! PLEASE CHECK ME!

Where do I go?

Enter through the school’s front entrance (shown in the parking map above) and check in at the front office with your Driver’s License. Staff will direct you to the media center.

Is there a training?

Yes! The first 10 minutes of your shift include a required orientation. Please arrive on time so you don’t miss important information.

What should I bring?

Your Driver’s License (required for entry) & a water bottle

Other questions? We’re happy to help: volunteer@booksforkeeps.org 

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Thank you again for being part of this joyful work. We can’t wait for you to see students light up as they choose their books! 

     - The Books for Keeps Team

When planning for your shift, please consider the following:

• Parking at schools is limited so please account for the time it may take to secure parking and walk into the building.
• Before reporting to the media center, volunteers must sign in at the front office.
• It is crucial that volunteers plan to stay for their entire shift.
• BFK staff will provide a brief orientation during the first 10 minutes of each shift.
• You will be on your feet for most of the time, please wear comfortable shoes!  
• Click here to view Burk’s Parking Map