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14 people are interested
Reading Buddy at the San Rafael Downtown Library
ORGANIZATION: City of San Rafael Volunteer Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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14 people are interested
Make a difference in a child’s life by volunteering to assist new readers build their skills and confidence and to share your enthusiasm about reading. Volunteers encourage young learners to engage with reading at a new level by assisting with pronunciation, helping with difficult words, introducing new words, and answering questions to increase comprehension and general concepts. Our new readers are generally children in first through third grade. Qualifications: Patience, ability to explain meanings, calm attitude, clear pronunciation, enthusiasm for books and reading, experience working with children. Volunteers must be aged 18 years or older.
Time commitment: Volunteers can commit to either a 1 hour weekly shift. We currently need volunteers on the following shifts: Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Thursdays, 5-6pm, Sundays 2-3pm.
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About City of San Rafael Volunteer Program
Location:
1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, US
Mission Statement
To create a bridge among the city, the community and volunteers to enhance the quality of life in our San Rafael.
Description
We recruit and place volunteers in City of San Rafael departments and for community service projects such as our neighborhood clean up days, planting and family entertainment events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1100 E StreetSan Rafael, CA 94901
DATE POSTED
March 16, 2020
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Time commitment: Volunteers can commit to either a 1 hour weekly shift. We currently need volunteers on the following shifts: Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Thursdays, 5-6pm, or Sundays 2-3pm.
- experience with children, patience, ability to explain, calm attitude, enthusiasm for reading