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20 people are interested
Reading to Children Training
ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
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20 people are interested
Give children the joy of reading by reading aloud to youngsters at the Library. Specialized training is required of all volunteers on Saturday, March 19 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the King Library. Several of our library branches are seeking volunteers to read to children on an ongoing basis (minimum 6 month commitment). Duties would include:
Selecting appropriate books for reading aloud (training provided).
Reading aloud to a group of 1-12 children at designated times (training provided).
Bilingual readers in Spanish/English are especially desired at several branch libraries.
This position requires fingerprinting for volunteers ages 18 and over.
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About San Jose Public Library - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Location:
150 E San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95112, US
Mission Statement
San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.
Description
The Library Volunteer Program is committed to encouraging community participation and the comprehensive coordination of volunteers to enhance Library services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
150 E San Fernando StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2016
SKILLS
- Spanish
- English
- Storytelling
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- 3/19/2016 from 1-4pm
- This position requires fingerprinting for volunteers ages 18 and over.