Volunteer Role: Community Advocate
Time Commitment: ~4 hours a month
Are you ready to help spark a lifelong love of reading in young children? Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of London is seeking passionate, skilled volunteers to support our mission!
About You
Be the face of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of London in the community! We’re looking for enthusiastic, well-informed champions of early childhood literacy to help spread the word.
What You’ll Do:
● Represent us at community events and deliver presentations to local groups about the importance of early childhood literacy and our program.
● Share our story with passion, helping families and potential supporters understand the impact of the program.
Ideal Position For:
● Teachers, librarians and early childhood educators
● Anyone passionate about children’s literacy and development.
About Us
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a global early literacy program, founded by Dolly Parton and supported by the Dollywood Foundation, that mails a high-quality, age-appropriate book to every registered child (from birth until their fifth birthday), completely free of charge.
Locally, our London Ontario affiliate:
● Is 100% volunteer run
● Is endowed within the London Community Association
● Fundraises and secures local donations and sponsorships to cover book and mailing costs
● Promotes the program and enrolls children
● Manages the local program administration, including registrations and community outreach
Thanks to our sponsors, donors, and community partners, every dollar raised here in London directly supports children receiving books, inspiring imaginations, supporting early development, and fostering a lifelong love of reading.