Volunteer Duties:
* Helping set up the Community Room,
* turning the ukuleles before class,
* and cleaning up after class.
* This may also include organizing the ukulele music binders.
Volunteer Qualifications:
* Ability to play the ukulele at the intermediate level or above.
* Ability to communicate with for older children, tweens, and teens in a positive way.
* This volunteer position is for adults and teens ages 15 and older.
* Complete a fingerprint background check, at no cost to you. Only required if you are 18 years or older. The background check is performed free, by the City of San Jose.
Schedule:
The schedule is flexible. We are looking at having weekly ukulele classes for older children, tweens, and teens.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week for six months or longer. Schedule depends upon Community Room availability and librarian schedule.
Benefits:
You can make a positive difference in the lives of young people Learning a musical instrument can help students reach academic success and foster their ability to succeed in school.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to teach young people ages 8-17. Most students are likely to be in either elementary school or middle school.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
921 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95110, US
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Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library921 S. 1st St.San Jose, CA 95110
August 22, 2024
