North Central Library - Volunteer

Anoka County•Ham Lake, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The library utilizes volunteers in a number of ways to fulfill our mission to connect the community to ideas, information, and inspiration. From helping to keep materials neat and shelved to assisting patrons with technology to mentoring youth, there is a variety of options for volunteering and gaining experience at the library. 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 North Central Library is looking to fill the volunteer position of Reading Bridge Mentors.

Requirements

Minimum commitment of 3 months with typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week.
Successfully pass a criminal background check.
Successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

Reading Bridge Mentors (open to volunteers ages 15+)

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.