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26 people are interested
Mayor Buddy's Book Club End of Book Party Event Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Orlando Cares
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
Volunteers will help facilitate an End of Book Party hosted at the Orlando Public Library that rewards Mayor Buddy’s Book Club members after they’ve completed a book. This is a great opportunity for groups! MBBC volunteerse help with crafts and games, and help facilitate and organize the event the day of. Tasks include set-up and break-down, food table preparation, craft assistance, leading games, check-in table and registration, giving-out prizes and more. Party helpers should be flexible and ready to have fun!
Benefits to the Volunteer:
- Volunteers will gain valuable experience working with Mayor Buddy’s Book Club
- Volunteers will gain mentoring and leadership experience
- Volunteers will increase their awareness of the need for improved student literacy
- Volunteers will be able to impact their community and empower local youth
- Volunteers can grow their network and gain valuable references
- Volunteers will have fun!
Qualifications:
- Reliable transportation
- Must be passionate about reading
- Must be comfortable working with students 8-14 years old
- Attend volunteer orientation/training
- Must be of 18 years of age and over
- Must pass criminal background check
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About Orlando Cares
Location:
P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, FL 32802, US
Mission Statement
The mission of ORLANDO CARES is to improve youth literacy and community safety in the City of Orlando by mobilizing caring citizens as volunteers to make service a part of the solution.
Description
Through ORLANDO CARES, we engage volunteers in 6 unique programs that help Central Florida youth improve their academic success, increase their literacy skills, plan viable career choices and avoid the juvenile justice system. ORLANDO CARES created volunteer opportunities that impact educational outcomes and contribute to the well-being of our community.
Orlando Cares volunteers must be 18 years or older to volunteer, fill out a City of Orlando volunteer application, and attend a one-hour training session to be scheduled with a Volunteer Coordinator.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 4990Orlando, FL 32802
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Organization
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours, plus training