We want a world where a book is never binned again. We believe that books are precious, for the knowledge held within them and the trees they were created with. We think we should all share our books and give them a chance at a second life, even books that may no longer be readable can be repurposed into lots of cool things such as alternative Xmas trees, chairs, desks and other crafty things. We don’t think there is any excuse for throwing them away.
Books for Free volunteers in action
Our Books for Free centres rescue unwanted books from landfill or pulping. Using empty high street retail units Healthy Planet sources used books and our volunteer run centres give out the books to the public for free. We now have 30+ centres nationwide and we’ve saved 2 million books from landfill /pulping. The programme supports more reading, reuse & green behaviour and community / regeneration.
Books for Free – How it works Infographic
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help sustain our centres, this opportunity would suit someone interested in books or green issues, wishing to gain experience in retail or anyone who would like to meet new people and help in their local community.
If you would like to check where your nearest centre is please visit www.healthyplanet.org/booksforfree
Volunteers needed in the following locations:
We are currently urgently seeking volunteers in the following locations:
– Redditch
– High Wycombe
– Richmond
– Liverpool
– Swindon
– Holborn (London)
Get full details: Download full role description (PDF)
Interested?Get in touch: 0203 405 2485 | volunteer@healthyplanet.org
http://www.healthyplanet.org/projects/books-for-free/volunteer-in-one-of-our-shops.aspx
Hi,
I would like to donate books to the Holborn centre but can only make the opening hours (posted on your entrance) on weekends.
I have been there twice on weekends but the centre was closed although I came during the posted opening hours. I appreciate the centre is run by volunteers and this can happen but how can I find out in advance at what time someone is actually present in the centre on the weekend ? Who could I contact/call to find out? Does the centre have a phone so I could at least check before I start my journey?
If possible, I would like to avoid carrying the heavy rucksack filled with books a third time in vain. Thank you very much.
Regards,
Julia