Mississippi Library - Volunteer

Anoka County•Fridley, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mississippi Library utilizes volunteers in a number of ways to fulfill its mission to connect the community to ideas, information, and inspiration. This is an unpaid volunteer position. At this time, the Mississippi Library is looking to fill the volunteer position of Reading Bridge Mentors. All roles require a minimum commitment of 3 months with typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week. This position is open to volunteers ages 15+.

Requirements

Minimum commitment of 3 months.
Typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week.
Successfully pass a criminal background check.
Successfully pass a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary.
Sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Adults looking to volunteer for one-time events throughout the year should contact the Friends of the Anoka County Library.
Teens looking for 5 hours or less to complete a school requirement or a one-time service event can visit the Service Programs Calendar to sign up for individual service programs.

Responsibilities

Meet with your assigned student at the library each week at the same day and time during after-school hours for the Reading Bridge season (fall, winter, summer).
Lead a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grader in weekly 45-minute sessions including reading aloud to the student, having the student read aloud, playing games and doing activities designed to build literacy skills, choosing books to read together and checkout for reading at home, and setting goals for the week to come.
Complete an online training and a short in-person orientation at the library before mentoring.