Now Place Volunteer Program (2025 Refresh)

Now Place 此间 is an artist-run bookstore, publisher, and community art space in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
We’re looking for volunteers to help care for the space — whether through shop support, design, or event assistance.

Volunteering with us means being part of a small ecosystem that values creativity, care, and connection.
Each role is flexible, with small but meaningful contributions that keep the space alive.


💼 Volunteer Roles

Volunteers can join based on their interest and availability — most contribute 1–2 shifts per month.

1️⃣ Shop Care 一日店长

  • Support daily operations of the shop (welcoming visitors, tidying shelves, handling simple sales/checkouts, restocking books).

  • Help maintain a warm, inclusive environment — greeting guests, introducing Now Place’s story, and assisting during quiet hours.

  • May also help with organizing inventory and tracking consignment items.

    🕓 Suggested commitment:

    • 1 shift (3 hours) per month minimum

    • Shifts flexible between Thu–Sun, volunteer can signup based on their availablities

2️⃣ Poster & Visual Design 视觉志愿者
  • Create posters, event visuals, and digital content for upcoming programs.
  • Collaborate with the Now Place team on layout, typography, and visual storytelling.
  • Credit given on each design and possible feature in our archive / social media.
  • 🕓 Suggested commitment:

  • Project-based (1–2 designs per month)

💡 Good for: Designers, illustrators, or art students looking to build portfolio work while supporting an artist-run space.


3️⃣ Event Support 活动支持

  • Help with setup and takedown for events, workshops, or performances.

  • Welcome attendees, assist artists or facilitators, help document the event (photo/video).

  • Sometimes support food/drink preparation or front-door check in.

🕓 Suggested commitment: Based on event schedule (2–4 hrs per event)

💡 Good for: People who love gatherings, storytelling, and connecting with others.


💞 Values & Exchange

We see volunteering as a two-way relationship.

In return for your time and care, volunteers receive:

  • Store credit ($5/hour equivalent, redeemable for books or zines) or Free entry to Now Place events (up to $15/per shift)
  • A sense of belonging — being part of an intimate creative community in Chinatown
  • Volunteer appreciation events & book swaps (seasonal)

    By submitting, you understand this is a volunteer position and not a paid role, and I’m joining to support Now Place’s community programs.

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