What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer: Let's Read! - Library Reading Tutors position at Hennepin County?
Hennepin County Library is looking for Reading Tutor Volunteers to help with a new reading program! Let's Read! is continuing to grow and we need you!
Inspire elementary students to become lifelong readers and directly help in reducing disparities. Provide one-on-one literacy tutoring with youth grades K-5. We provide an easy-to-follow curriculum that includes all the materials to teach an effective lesson. No teaching experience required. A commitment of one two-hour shift per week is standard. A criminal background check and references are required.
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED! Apply today!
Please click on link for participating libraries and program hours:
Let's Read! - Library Reading Tutors
About the volunteer position type:
This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position. Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
In this volunteer position, you will:
Inspire elementary students to become lifelong readers and directly help in reducing disparities. Provide one-on-one literacy tutoring with youth grades K-5. We provide an easy-to-follow curriculum that includes all the materials to teach an effective lesson. No teaching experience required. A commitment of one two-hour shift per week is standard. A criminal background check and references are required.
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED! Apply today!
Please click on link for participating libraries and program hours:
Let's Read! - Library Reading Tutors
About the volunteer position type:
This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position. Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
In this volunteer position, you will:
- Work one-on-one with elementary school students.
- Follow the structured curriculum.
- Attend a tutor orientation.
- Complete a background check.
- Commit to two hours per week for a semester/year.
- Follow the Program Code of Conduct.
- Assist staff in maintaining safe and effective tutoring sessions.
- A positive attitude toward learning, diversity, and students.
- Open to feedback and coaching.
- Patience and empathy for students while holding high expectations.
- An ability to interact effectively with diverse student populations.
- Commitment to your student and tutoring schedule.
- The ability to speak another language in addition to English.
Training provided by Program Coordinator, supervision by designated Hennepin County Library staff member.
About the volunteer position type:
This is an advertisement for an unpaid, non-benefit earning, volunteer position.
About the department:
Our mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning.
Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection.
TO APPLY: Please click here for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Hennepin County Library Volunteer Services at Volunteering@hennepin.us
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