Special Needs Program Volunteer
Oceanside Public Library
Purpose: To assist Library staff with leading game, craft, educational, and volunteer activities for Monday Club, a weekly program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Qualifications: Friendly, patient, and dependable. Ability to accurately follow oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively with a diverse population. Experience with special needs population preferred, but not required. Responsibilities: Gathering materials and setting up for weekly activities. Leading groups in games, crafts, and activities, as well as moderating discussions and providing assistance when needed. Cleaning up space and returning materials at end of program.
About Oceanside Public Library
Location:
330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054, US
Mission Statement
Oceanside Public Library’s mission is to serve the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of our diverse community by facilitating literacy, lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, information equity and civic involvement in a welcoming, customer-focused environment.
Description
Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.