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6 people are interested
Serve in Philly Schools: Staff School Libraries!
ORGANIZATION: West Philadelphia Alliance For Children
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
WePAC is looking for some great new volunteers to provide literacy services at elementary schools across West Philadelphia!
WePAC-- the West Philadelphia Alliance for Children-- donates books, updates school libraries and trains community members as library volunteers who work as a team to run the library.
Library volunteers read aloud with students, check out books together and work on fun literacy activities during the school day. WePAC encourages curiosity and seeks to foster a life-long love of reading and learning.
No library experience required ...only a love to read!
Join a new volunteer orientation session to learn more!
WePAC has additional volunteer opportunities Monday to Friday, including in classrooms and after school in elementary schools around West Philadelphia.
What is required for you to volunteer:
- Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
- Complete child abuse and background checks, as required by the Philadelphia School District
- Commit to volunteering two to three hours per week
- Self-motivated and self-directed
Please visit us online to register for orientation or for more information.
More opportunities with West Philadelphia Alliance For Children
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About West Philadelphia Alliance For Children
Location:
PO Box 8891, Philadelphia, PA 19118, US
Mission Statement
WePAC’s mission is to promote childhood literacy by engaging volunteers in Philadelphia public schools through re-opening and staffing libraries and academic mentoring. In our vision, every Philadelphia student will be empowered with the literacy skills vital to the success of the child and the prosperity of our community.
Description
WePAC re-opens and staffs volunteer-run libraries in Philadelphia public elementary schools. WePAC volunteers can serves in a variety of functions. Library Team Members work together during regular school hours to host library sessions that support classroom learning. Every session includes a storytime and book check out for students. Library Cataloguers can work behind the scenes and at a varitey of school libraries cataloguing additions to our collections. If you are not sure how you'd like to volunteer with WePAC email katelin@wepac.org and ask to be added to our volunteer council list for special opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Schools throughout West PhiladelphiaWePAC Office: 5070 Parkside AvenueSuite 1412Philadelphia, PA 19131
DATE POSTED
October 14, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per week