Bring the magic of books and reading to your community by establishing a First Book Advisory Board. Here's how you get started.
1. Express Your Interest
Contact First Book's Community Development Representative for your region. They will provide you with all the information you need to get started, and answer any questions you might have.
2. Review Materials
Review the material provided to you by your Community Development Representative. You will also receive access to the First Book Online Resource Center, which contains many resources to help get you started building your board — such as sample agendas, checklists, etc.
2. Recruit Volunteers
Reach out to your personal and community networks. The more people the better! We suggest you have at least 3-5 committed volunteers when first getting established.
3. Hold Three Meetings
Meet with your initial volunteers. You should discuss recruitment strategies for additional members, and what the goals of your Board will be. Work together to complete the Starter Package.
4. Submit Your Starter Package
The Starter Package encourages you to learn about your board and the community you will be serving. The Starter Package includes:
- Community Research
- Commitment Form
- Roster of Members
- Minutes from your first three meetings
5. Approval!
Once your paperwork is submitted and reviewed, we will let you know when your Board has been approved. You can then start raising money and getting books to children who need them!
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