Northtown Library- Unpaid Volunteer

Anoka County • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Northtown 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. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the screening process based on current library needs. At this time, the Northtown Library is looking to fill the volunteer positions of Reading Bridge Mentors and Summer VolunTEENs. All roles require a minimum commitment of 3 months with typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week. The library is located at 711 County Highway 10 NE Blaine, MN 55434.

Requirements

• Successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Reading Bridge Mentors: ages 15+
• Summer VolunTEENs: ages 12-18
• Minimum commitment of 3 months
• Typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week

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 sign up for individual service programs via the Service Programs Calendar.

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.
• Tell patrons about the summer reading program and assist them in downloading the Beanstack Tracker app.
• Assist library staff in preparations, set up, and clean up for programs and events.
• Research and implement ideas for crafts, escape rooms, STEM events, and other programs.
• Assist with keeping materials shelved, in order, and tidy, pull items to fill hold requests, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed