- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Help children build Gingerbread Houses!
ORGANIZATION: Milwaukee Public Library
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
You can help our young patrons build their very own Gingerbread House this Holiday Season!
With the holidays right around the corner, the Milwaukee Public Library will be hosting Make Your Own Gingerbread House for local children and youth. Featuring a special story time about the Tale of the Gingerbread Man and miniature gingerbread house stations, children and families will discover their holiday imagination and creativity
Volunteers will lend a helping hand by assisting with prep and setup, welcoming families and kids, helping children build their gingerbread houses, helping pass out supplies and materials, and assisting with clean up.
HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Fill out an Online Volunteer Application at MPL.org/volunteer. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 7, 2018.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, December 11 (5:00-7:00pm) at Mitchell Street Library
Tuesday, December 11 (5:30-7:00pm) at Tippecanoe Library
REQUIREMENTS
- Ages 14 and up
- Enjoys working with children
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Friendly, outgoing personality
Questions? Contact the Library Volunteer Coordinator at MPLVolunteer@milwaukee.gov or (414) 286-3077
More opportunities with Milwaukee Public Library
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Milwaukee Public Library
Location:
814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233, US
Mission Statement
The Milwaukee Public Library is a vital public resource that believes free and open information, materials, and services are essential to fostering creativity, discovery, literacy, and learning while enhancing life throughout our community. We are an anchor institution that helps build healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods - the foundation of a strong and thriving Milwaukee. At the Milwaukee Public Library, inspirations starts here - we help people, read, learn, and connect.
Description
As an organization, we are committed to Creating a City of Readers & Lifelong Learners, Anchoring Healthy & Vibrant Neighborhoods, and Contributing to a Strong Milwaukee.
With 13 branch locations throughout Milwaukee, we serve a population of over 595,000 individuals. We house a collection of over 2.5 million items in print, digital, and media. Each year we welcome over 2 million visitors and offer over 6,000 free programs for children, teens, and adults, throughout our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Milwaukee Public LibraryMilwaukee, WI 53233
DATE POSTED
November 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- 2 hours