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7 people are interested
Head Start Lending Library Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
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7 people are interested
Purpose: Community Action Head Start is committed to providing low-income families in our community with high quality education for children ages 3-5.
Supervisor: Head Start Center Education Coordinator
Tasks and Responsibilities: Help children find and check out books at our Head Start centers. Design and send out friendly reminders to follow-up on books that have not been returned. Work with Head Start staff to improve the library and research new children's books. Provide the book drive team with a wishlist of kids books. This is a great opportunity for those interested in children's literature, library science or early childhood education.
Qualifications:
- Able to speak English. Somali, Karen, Hmong, Spanish language skills a plus
- Show interest in children's literacy.
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Able to physically respond to the demands of active 3-5 year old children
- Be capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- Can complete and pass a criminal background check
Time Commitment: All volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks. Morning and afternoon shifts are available for volunteers Monday through Friday. 8:00am-5:00pm. Tasks can be completed on a flexible schedule of 4-6 hours per week.
Opportunity Location:Community Action is proud to have 9 Head Start locations serving the families of Ramsey County. The Volunteer Coordinator will work with you to find the location that best fits your needs and the needs of our organization.
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About Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
Location:
450 Syndicate St. North, Saint Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Community Action Partnership is to invest in people experiencing poverty to build generational prosperity.
Description
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties is part of a national nonprofit network that helps 17 million low-income Americans annually achieve economic security. Closer to home, we help low-income households in Ramsey and Washington counties achieve success each year.
For over 50 years, Community Action has provided a local, flexible, single point of entry for programs that lift people up. Whether it's early childhood education, transportation, saving for a home, getting an education or raising awareness, we strive to help people become independent and have a voice in our community - and to make America a better place to live.
At Community Action, we continuously stay in touch with the needs of our community, looking for new ideas and new understandings about the issues that low-income individuals and families face.
Volunteers: We match volunteers with opportunities that are meaningful and meet their scheduling needs. By helping those in need, our volunteers develop new skills, gain practical and rewarding experience, build teams, and promote active community participation. Volunteers at Community Action reach out, help people become more self-sufficient, and change people's lives - one person, one family, one neighbor at a time. https://caprw.org/take-action/volunteer.html
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Bigelow Building450 North SyndicateSaint Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
August 19, 2015
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Literacy / Reading
- Community Outreach
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 4 Week minimum 4-6 Hours per week