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Volunteer: Let's Read! - Library Reading Tutors

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Description

Description

Hennepin County Library is looking for Reading Tutor Volunteers to help with a youth reading program! Let's Read! is continuing to grow and we need your help.

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.
  
  

Need to Have:

• 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.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Libraries, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Online Audio and Video Media

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