Hello, I am a new member and have just started learning the project management. What would be two good books I could start reading? Which positions could I apply for or volunteer to gain experience?

There are many good books, Regina. Depending on how serious you want your reading to be, you could go straight to the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge or, if you prefer something a little more enjoyable, Project Management for Dummies.

As for gaining experience, you should try to get on a project in any possible role, whether a project team member or a team lead. An alternative would be to check with charitable organizations. They usually have events that need to be managed. Each event is very much like a project.