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2 people are interested
Bilingual Digital Literacy Volunteer - Help Bring Your Community into the Digital Age!
ORGANIZATION: Yolo County Library - Clarksburg Branch Library
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2 people are interested
Position Overview and Impact:
Provide classes to community members in using computers, accessing Library online services, using computer software programs, social media, and other common programs. This is a great position for people who love sharing their tech knowledge and who have or would like to develop teaching skills. Volunteers will be provided with a general outline for the computer classes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide classes on using computers and accessing digital information including information available at yolocountylibrary.org.
- Follow the general outline provided and provide feedback to library staff.
- Assist patrons in using other Microsoft software and specialized software.
- Based on observation of common user needs and questions, suggest potential classes.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Patience and organizational skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Enjoys working with others
- Willing and able to follow directions
- Knowledge of computers, internet, cloud-based programs, and mobile devices.
Training and Support Provided:
- Orientation, instruction, and regular review with a staff member are provided.
Time Commitment:
- 2 to 4 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months.
- Available time slots:
- Wednesdays between 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Saturdays between 9:30am-1pm
Benefits of Volunteering:
- Opportunity to increase skills in teaching digital literacy skills and learning library-related technology.
- Satisfaction of providing a much-needed service to the library and the community.
- Chances to meet new people, help others, and work in a pleasant environment.
Cristina Ruiz
Clarksburg Library Branch Supervisor
916-744-155
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About Yolo County Library - Clarksburg Branch Library
Location:
52915 Netherlands Avenue, Clarksburg, CA 95612, US
Mission Statement
The Yolo County Library provides access for all to books, informational technology and other media to inform, entertain and inspire.
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
52915 Netherlands Ave.Clarksburg, CA 95612
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2024
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Google Apps
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Computer Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 4 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months.