Volunteer

No experience needed.

Just show up with a smile and help us pack.

Join our Sunday Packing Party

You change lives every week, and we are so grateful to have you on our team!

What We Do

Every Sunday, we turn our Jackson headquarters into a bustling library distribution center. You’ll read real letters from incarcerated Mississippians, select books that match their interests, log them in our database, and wrap them for delivery.

Who Can Join

Everyone! We welcome individuals, families, and community groups. No prior training or sign up is required—we’ll teach you everything in 5 minutes and there are plenty of experienced volunteers to guide you.

The Details

  • When: Sundays, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Where: 133 Millsaps Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202

Group Volunteering

Want to bring your church group or corporate team? Email Miranda at miranda@bighousebooksms.org to reserve a private session.

What To Expect 📚

Woman and two girls smile, holding books and a notebook in a bookstore. Shelves of books are in the background.

Come to 133 Millsaps Avenue at 12 PM. We'll give you a 5-minute tour.

Arrive & Orient

01

Woman holding books, smiling in a room. Some books are on a table. Bookshelves are in the background.

Read real letters from incarcerated readers and pick books they'll love.

Read & Pick

02

Two people work on laptops at a cluttered desk under a colorful lamp.

Log the chosen books in a database for tracking.

Log Inventory

03

Books stacked on a wooden desk, bound with rubber bands. Shelves and a printer are in the background.

Wrap the books and address them for shipping.

Pack and Label

04

FAQs and location

The Details

  • Can I bring my kids?

    Yes, if they are supervised by you.

  • Do I need to sign up?

    No, drop-ins are welcome.

  • Can groups come?

    Yes, email Miranda (miranda@bighousebooksms.org) for groups larger than 5.

  • What kind of books may I donate?

    Paperback only. Check our Accepted Titles policy.

  • Can I make a donation via personal check?

    Absolutely! Mail it to us at PO Box 1002, Jackson, MS 39215. 


Group of people wearing camouflage shirts posing with boxes in a building.

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