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210 people are interested
Let's Read Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
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210 people are interested
The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach (formerly the West Palm Beach Public library) is looking for volunteers who love books, children, and reading. The volunteers will read to children in various school classrooms for 30 minutes once a week for a 10 week session. This program supports and encourages the love of reading by bringing story hours into pre-schools and elementary schools, providing library cards, and giving the gift of a book to each participating child. Volunteers must be 18 years of age. Submit a volunteer application at http://www.wpb.org/volunteer
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About Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
Location:
(formerly the West Palm Beach Public Library), 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401, US
Mission Statement
To create inspired lives by connecting people with information and ideas. In addition to the library's mission, its vision is to inspire, inform and create a delightful quality of life.
Description
The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, located in downtown West Palm Beach, occupies an innovative 4-story space with more than 80,000 square feet to accommodate the diverse needs of the community. More than 700,000 people visit the library each year, and in 2010, the library is on track to circulate almost 1 million items. Our library customers come from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and range in age from infants to seniors. Some of our library services include: a comprehensive collection of adult, teen and children's books, movies, video games and music available for checkout, children's programs, including story hours and seasonal events, programs for teens and adults, including author events, computer classes, book discussions, and dance, fitness and musical programs, and information and research services. Our public library is truly a resource for everyone!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach(formerly the West Palm Beach Public Library)411 Clematis St.West Palm Beach, FL 33401
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2020
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- An hour a week, including driving time.
- Attendance at a 2 hour training.