Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of the Asbury Book Cooperative!
This group of like minded people help keep this indie bookstore running in the bustling little city of Asbury Park. There are many ways to get involved at ABC, from selling books to organizing overstock, to helping at special events and outreach programs. Volunteers become part of a community of readers of all ages and backgrounds. It’s one of the things that makes our space so special. ABC Volunteers can receive a 25% discount on all store purchases.
There are different ways to get involved at ABC. All types of volunteers are important and necessary to the functionality of the organization! The list below is in descending order from to least demanding position to most demanding position:
Support Volunteer Position: A Support Volunteer will work with more seasoned volunteers to learn how the store functions, and to help keep the store organized and clean. They will chat with customers and create a positive and warm environment. This is a good place to start as a new volunteer.
Used Book Volunteer Position: A Used Book Volunteer will work closely with our Used Book Manager in assisting to price books and issue store credit for book donations. They can also organize our used book area and assist during used book sales.
Point of Sale Bookseller Position: A Point of Sale Bookseller must be able to use our POS system, be able to apply discounts to orders, and issue gift cards and refunds. They will help keep our store looking immaculate by putting necessary books or signage outside, updating the sandwich boards with current events, restocking books, stickering used books, organizing, and cleaning. This is a great segway from the support position for those who would like more responsibility.
Shift Leader Position: A Shift Leader will be able to Open or Close the store by themselves and be able to work alone if their co-volunteer cannot be available for their shift. A Shift Leader must be familiar with the volunteer manual. This includes being up to date on current ABC events and promotions; different tiers of membership; our POS (Point of Sale) System; how to input inventory, issue gift cards, sign up memberships and issue refunds and process used book donations. Shift leaders also keep the floor looking amazing by restocking displays with new books and used books.
ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO HELP AT ANY OUTREACH PROGRAMS OR EVENTS!