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200 people are interested
Lunch @ the Library Program Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Sacramento Public Library
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200 people are interested
Become a Lunch @ the Library Program Coordinator!
This opportunity is open to youth between the ages of 14 and 19. Do you want to make a difference for children in your community? Then please consider joining the Lunch @ the Library program this summer as the Program Coordinator. Scholarships are available at the conclusion of the program.
Children who are eligible to receive a free lunch at school often go hungry during the summer when school is out. The Lunch @ the Library program provides a free healthy meal to kids 18 and under at 15 of our libraries.
- Carmichael
- Colonial Heights
- Del Paso
- Elk Grove
- Fair Oaks
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- North Highlands/Antelope
- North Sacramento/Hagginwood
- Orangevale
- Rancho Cordova
- Rio Linda
- Southgate
- Sylvan
- Valley Hi/North Laguna
We are looking to place 2-3 teen Program Coordinators at each library to provide oversight of the meal service. Activities include managing teen volunteers who help with room set up and clean up, and distribution of the pre-packaged lunches.
The Lunch @ the Library program is offered over an 8-week period starting on Tuesday, June 13th, and ending on Friday, August 4th. Lunches are served 4 days a week, Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 to 1:00. The Program Coordinator's shift on those days is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or longer as necessary.
Desired skills- Highly organized
- Self-motivated
- Enjoy working with children and families
- Interest in providing support and direction to teen volunteers
- Able to commit to the program for the entire 8 weeks
- Attend two trainings
- Complete ServSafe Food Handling and Safety Training, recommended but not required
- Parental/Legal guardian Authorization to Volunteer form if under 18 years of age
- Complete a Live Scan background check if age 18 years of age or older
If this sounds like a great opportunity and a wonderful way to engage with your community and the Library, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please be sure to indicate the name of the Library or Libraries where you would like to apply. The 15 Libraries are listed above. A list of where our branches are located can be found at: https://www.saclibrary.org/Locations
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About Sacramento Public Library
Location:
Volunteer Services, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, US
Mission Statement
Sacramento Public Library inspires our communities to discover, learn and grow.
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Throughout Sacramento CountySacramento, CA 95814
DATE POSTED
March 17, 2023
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Food Service
- Administrative Support
- Youth Services
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 2.5 hours per day, 4 days per week for 8 weeks
- Background check via Live Scan if age 18 and older; Provide own transportation