Volunteer: Library Tutors Homework Help for Youth K-12
Location
Varies
Job Type
Volunteer
Job Number
22LIBvolJR011
Department
Library
Opening Date
08/17/2023
Description
Make a difference in your community by helping youth as a homework help tutor! Apply today to become a volunteer with Hennepin County's Homework Help Program, as a tutor for K-12 youth after school on homework-related projects. Volunteers support students' academic success by helping them develop literacy and mathematics skills, understand homework assignments, and prepare for college. Volunteers commit once a week for at least one semester. Experience with youth is helpful, and training is provided. A criminal background check and professional references are required. Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
Location and Hours:
Please check link for individual library program days and hours: Homework Help for Youth - Fall 2023 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, Homework Help Tutors will:
· Assist K-12 youth after school with literacy and homework related projects – reading, math, history, language arts and more.
· Assist 1-5 students in a group setting with homework.
· Answer homework questions and refer students to library resources, as needed.
· Refer students to librarian, as needed.
Desired qualifications:
· Good verbal communication skills.
· Experience working with school age children preferred.
· Ability to work with a variety of people.
· College experience or college degree preferred.
· Pass criminal background check.
Commitment:
· Attend all required training sessions.
· Volunteer for at least one semester following training.
· Tutor for a minimum of 2 hours per week.
Benefits:
· Enhance experience for job application.
· Enhance experience for college application.
· Earn community service credits for school/club.
Training provided by Program Coordinator, supervision by designated Hennepin County Library staff member.
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. Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact: HCL Volunteer Services at 612-543-8633 OR emailVolunteering@hennepin.us with the subject header: Homework Help Program
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