Help Children Succeed in School -- Petaluma Library Homework Help Volunteer

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Do you want to help young people succeed in school? Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Your skills and expertise matter!

Homework Help volunteers assist K-12 students with homework assignments. They provide general help with all school subjects K-12, and also may specialize in one or two subjects up to the college-prep level.

Responsibilities:

• Be present during program day and time throughout the school year for two hours per assigned shift;
• Assist students with their homework;
• Respect the youth and provide positive encouragement;
• Work with other volunteers and library staff to run Homework Help sessions.

Qualifications:

• Fluent and well-versed in written and spoken English;
• Able to communicate in Spanish is an asset;
• Able to help with homework from grade K-12 levels and for most school subjects;
• Knowledge of elementary and high school Math and Science is an asset;
• Able to relate well to youth and enjoy helping them;
• Able to work in a cooperative team environment;
• Graduation from high school is preferred but not mandatory; students in 11th & 12th grades who maintain a 3.0 GPA (grade point average) or above in school are welcome to apply.