Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of Southern Nevada Volunteer Connect

Book Preps make children feel special by cleaning and repairing gently used books that Spread the Word Nevada distributes every month to underserved schools. Thousands of children don't have books of their own and we need volunteers to ensure books get into their hands.

Perfect for groups and individuals, we have two shifts to choose from. All supplies and instructions will be given onsite.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Book Preps make children feel special by cleaning and repairing gently used books that Spread the Word Nevada distributes every month to underserved schools. Thousands of children don't have books of their own and we need volunteers to ensure books get into their hands.

Perfect for groups and individuals, book preps are offered at various days and times each week. All supplies and instructions will be given onsite.

We currently offer Book Preps at the following times (reservations required):

Tuesdays: 9:00 - 11:00 am, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Wednesdays: 9:00 - 11:00 am and 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Thursdays: 1:00 - 3:00 pm and 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Fridays: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Saturdays: 9:00 - 11:00 am 

To Start Volunteering: Head to https://spreadthewordnevada.org/volunteer-options/ to fill out a volunteer application.

Individuals: Follow link for Las Vegas under "New Volunteers" and complete a simple application. Once your volunteer application is processed, you will be able to create an account where you can access our calendar of events and signup for available shifts that work for you. Reservations are made based on availability and must be scheduled in advance.

Groups: Follow the link to Submit Your Group request, and a staff member will reach out to you to coordinate your volunteer event.

Books & Buddies is a reading program developed to improve literacy skills by partnering students with volunteer mentors acting as reading companions. No experience is necessary.

Books & Buddies is a minimum one-hour weekly commitment throughout the school year. We understand that absences for various reasons will occur, but as much consistency as possible is the goal. Books & Buddies Mentor Centers operate Monday - Thursday during school hours and will be located in 5 Title 1 schools throughout the valley during the 2025/2026 school year. 

A one-and-a-half-hour orientation and a background check (STWN covers the cost) is required to participate in the program. 

Orientation sessions are held at two location options for your convenience. 

NW Las Vegas - Findlay Honda Centennial located at 7494 W. Azure Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130 (Copy this link to sign up for an orientation at this location: https://app.donorview.com/lPX6p)

Las Vegas - Spread the Word Nevada's main office located at 5373 Arville St, Las Vegas, NV 89118 (Copy this link to sign up for an orientation at this location: https://app.donorview.com/48YEQ)

To get started on volunteering, visit www.spreadthewordnevada.org/volunteer-options to create a volunteer account with us today!

Place books into the hands of children to positively impact their lives with the magic of reading! Spread the Word Nevada relies on the generous support of individuals, local businesses, and organizations to provide books to students in Nevada who can’t afford their own. These books inspire children to read and help them succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.  

New and gently used books are welcome. Children’s books from PreK to 5th grade are preferred, however, we will accept most books. The only books we do not accept are encyclopedias, coloring books/workbooks, and books in other languages besides English or Spanish.

Location: 5373 Arville St, Las Vegas, NV 89118

• Book drop-offs are M-F from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the STWN Office.