Ideas For Projects
Here are some ideas for Make A Difference Day Literacy Projects:
- Collect and donate books for the Soldiers overseas.
- Donate books, computers or computer software to an under
privileged school.
- Mend worn out
library books.
- Make a reading nook
for a local laundry mat.
- Collect books to
start a new library for Head Start or a homeless shelter, etc.
- Host an essay
contest with prizes for a local school.
- Have a booth to
attract literacy volunteers.
- Start a book cart
for an area prison.
- Raise funds for the
local library.
- Host a book shower
for a local community organization.
- Subscriptions to
magazines for shelters.
- Record books for
non-reading parents and their children.
- CD-ROM encyclopedia
for youth organizations.
- Donation to library
in honor of scholastic achievement.
- Contest sponsorship:
to promote writing or reading - host a party with prizes.
- Read to
pre-schoolers, to the elderly or to the sight-impaired.
- Arrange a workshop
for school newspaper journalists.
- Provide
transportation for kids (or families) to the library
- Build book shelves.
- Assist with Girls or
Boys Scout reading badges.
- Make a display of authors at schools or libraries.
- Arrange for writing
workshops for kids with local authors.
- Help with GED-give
certificates or offer baby-sitting services to single parents
furthering their education.
- Host an event to
encourage people to commit to becoming tutors.
- Record books on tape
for the blind and elderly.
- Arrange a workshop
on test taking and the SAT for high school students.
- Provide scholarship
for reading programs.
- Host a banquet or
event to recognize literacy volunteers.
- Collect books for
shelters and youth centers.
- Create a reading
corner in a local shelter.
- Donate or make book
bags for children in shelters.
- Hold a fundraiser
for a literacy program.
- Sponsor a contest
to design reading posters for the local library.