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Adult Monitor for teen-led programs and activities

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ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - Evergreen Branch Library

  • 3 people are interested
Adult Mentors

Serve as an adult monitor in any one of a variety of teen-led library programs.

Examples include homework, reading, or math tutoring programs; arts,crafts, or sewing programs; game programs; language classes; or a variety of library events.

As Adult Monitor, you will be responsible for supporting the teens who will be leading the program and who are responsible for the program content and room setup. Your roles would include:

  • notifying parents in case of problems or emergencies,
  • assisting the teens if there are any behavioral or other issues that are disruptive to their program's success, and
  • serving as a liaison between the teen volunteers and the library staff if there are any questions that have not been resolved before classes/programs begin, including checking to see that teen volunteers present are on an approved list to be volunteering for that particular program.

This supports the library's ability to offer more and a wider range of programs in the community room and study rooms that are otherwise not possible for library staff to have direct supervision.

This opportunity is open to adult volunteers 18 years of age and older. To apply, please fill out an online application. In your applicatiion, please indicate your availability and interests to help us consider possible placement.

Fingerprint clearance is required for all adult volunteers 18 or over.

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About San Jose Public Library - Evergreen Branch Library

Location:

2635 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA 95121, US

Mission Statement

San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.

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

Children & Youth
Community
Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2635 Aborn RoadSan Jose, CA 95121

(37.313858,-121.795815)
 

SKILLS

  • Program Management
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Youth Services

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

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