Group Service Opportunity – Embracing Our Differences
February 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
We’re excited to share another meaningful volunteer opportunity with Embracing Our Differences! Together, we’ll be helping prepare books for their Annual Reading Day—a special project that directly impacts students and educators across our community.
In partnership with Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Embracing Our Differences is gearing up for their 12th Annual Reading Day where pre-selected age appropriate books will be read aloud and gifted to students in pre-k through third grade classrooms in Manatee & Sarasota Counties. This day celebrates literacy through a wide variety of books that focus on themes of inclusion, kindness, and respect, stimulating conversations about what we share and what makes us unique. They are in need of extra hands to help prepare these books for shipment to schools.
Volunteer Task: Book Prep Workshop (label books for shipment)
Number of Volunteers Requested: 15-20 people
When:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: 1209 South Tamiami Trail, Hallway C – Second Floor (at the Embracing Our Differences office located above Michael’s on East)
How to Register: Please use the link below to sign up
Carpool Option: Carpools will depart from the lower level of The Lake Club Clubhouse parking lot at 9:15 AM. If you’d like to carpool or have any further questions about this activity, please reach out to Diane Cohen.
Lunch: For those who wish, we’ll continue the fun with lunch afterwards at Bonefish Grill (North side of UTC Mall, near Trader Joe’s) 8101 Cooper Creek Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34201. More Details to follow.
This is a great way to roll up our sleeves, connect with fellow members, and support an amazing program that shares the love of reading with children in our community. We hope you’ll join us!