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Have a Way with Words? Looking for Writers at Hollis!

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ORGANIZATION: Queens Public Library

  • 12 people are interested

Does writing and presentations come easy for you...then students at Hollis Community Library could use your help and expertise. Help students compose and edit writing assignments and presentations using computer programs such as Microsoft Office and PowerPoint. Requirements

  • Experience writing and editing reports, articles, and presentations
  • Experience using computer based tools including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher.
  • Able to assist students conducting research using both the internet and print sources
  • Must be high school juniors or senior. College students and adults also welcome.
  • Able to work with school-aged and middle school students with limited writing and/or computer experience

Volunteers are needed 2-3 hours a week; Monday - Friday between 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

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About Queens Public Library

Location:

8911 MERRICK BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11432, US

Mission Statement

Queens Public Library transforms lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities.

Description

We at Queens Public Library believe deeply in equity and that libraries are fundamental in empowering people to take charge of their lives, their governments and their communities.

Volunteers lend their talents and time on behalf of others. Ranging in age from 14 to 80, volunteers are a daily inspiration to customers; help deliver great programming and services; and offer the highest quality of attentiveness to the public.

You can make a difference by helping at any one of our 70 locations, located in every Queens neighborhood. You can...

  • Help homebound adults, youth, and seniors get books, movies, and music through Mail-a-Book Services
  • Read to youngsters whose parents are working or still learning English
  • Teach adults job skills and interview techniques
  • Help teens strengthen their academic skills and prepare for college as a Homework Helper or Academic Tutor
  • Welcome New Americans, helping them learn English and prepare them to become citizens...and more!

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CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Computers & Technology
Children & Youth, Community, Computers & Technology

WHEN

Mon Sep 01, 2014 - Wed Dec 31, 2014

WHERE

Hollis Community Library202-05 Hillside AvenueHollis, NY 11423

(40.71017,-73.76675)
 

DATE POSTED

August 22, 2014

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Youth Services
  • Teaching / Instruction

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • 2-3 hours/wk; Monday-Friday; 3pm-6pm

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