-
1 person is interested
Bilingual Reader to Children
ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - Edenvale Branch Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
1 person is interested
The Edenvale branch library is looking for an adult volunteer (16+ years old) who is fluent in another language to read to/with local children in a bilingual setting once or twice per month.
Reading to children requires working with children and families to develop language skills, an appreciation for storytelling, active learning and development, and foster a love of lifelong learning.
All who are interested and meet the qualifications cited below are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Age 16+
- High degree of initiative and creativity
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to develop and work with a team
- Excellent oral communication and written skills in English and Vietnamese
Commitment
- 6 month commitment, 1-2 hours per month.
More opportunities with San Jose Public Library - Edenvale Branch Library
3 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About San Jose Public Library - Edenvale Branch Library
Location:
101 Branham Lane East, San Jose, CA 95111, 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
WHEN
WHERE
Edenvale Branch Library101 Branham Lane EastSan Jose, CA 95111
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training