Children's Volunteer Literacy Tutor

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ORGANIZATION: Solano County Library - John F. Kennedy Library

The Vallejo libraries of Solano County Library are looking for volunteer literacy tutors for a reading comprehension program for 3rd to 5th graders. The program runs from December 2016 to May 2017. Volunteer opportunities will be available at three various sites in Vallejo including the John F. Kennedy Library. We are looking for dedicated, reliable, caring, positive people who are committed to working with children three times a week for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Tutors will be provided with easy to follow lesson plans for each session and will have access to a reading specialist and library staff for questions and guidance.

Requirements:

  • excellent literacy and communication skills
  • must be at least 18 years of age and have high school diploma
  • available to assist weekday late afternoons/ early evenings. Specific dates and times will be determined.
  • experience with children and/or adolescents
  • interest in literacy education practices
  • positive, collaborative attitude
  • must agree to background check and tested for TB (only for school site volunteers)
  • must attend a brief training session

How to Apply:

If interested, please Heather Cummins hmcummins@solanocounty.com for an application or call 1-866-57-ASKUS (1-866-572-7587) with any questions. Thank you.

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About Solano County Library - John F. Kennedy Library

Location:

505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo, CA 94590, US

Mission Statement

We are the people, places, and services that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and champion learning. We unify the County, providing our unique and diverse communities with quality library resources and services. We inspire all residents to achieve success, live in healthy, vibrant communities, and engage in creative, collaborative, and cultural activities.

Description

The Solano County Library was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1914. The County Library resided in a number of locations until it moved to its first permanent home in Fairfield at the corner of Union and Texas streets in 1931 - now a historical gem located adjacent to the new County Administration Center. Over the years, the seven cities in the County joined, left, merged or affiliated with the Library. Today, the County Library serves five of the seven cities in the County - Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville and Vallejo. Benicia and Dixon have their own libraries but are partners with the County Library in providing an online catalog and databases to all County residents. The Solano County Library is thriving. From five libraries in 1990, it has grown to eight and another branch in the planning stages. Most of the libraries have been modernized with a focus on quick, convenient customer service, good collections of books, movies, music and more: nice furnishings, up-to-date technology and a place for people to come, browse, relax, read and discuss the topics of the day. Last year, there were 1.5 million visits to the Library.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Fri Nov 04, 2016 - Wed May 31, 2017

WHERE

505 Santa Clara St.Vallejo, CA 94590

(38.10169,-122.26071)
 

SKILLS

  • Child Development
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Teaching / Instruction

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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