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Summer Volunteer Opportunities at the West Valley Branch Library
ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - West Valley Branch Library
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4 people are interested
Help kids & teens learn, grow, and thrive by volunteering with the San José Public Library this summer. With just 1-3 hours per week, teen and adult volunteers can help support our Summer Learning and Free Summer Food programs.
Summer Learning: June 1 - July 31
At each of our 25 library locations, our Summer Learning Ambassadors play a pivotal role in encouraging youth and families to continue education during the summer months with the Summer Learning program. Sign up to volunteer today: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicEnterprise/EnterpriseSearch?Keyword=%22Summer+Learning+Ambassador%22&EnterpriseGuid=8370465d-3777-4b73-b24b-3efd11ca6c09&SearchType=Keyword
Free Summer Food Program: June 10 - August 9
Feed bodies and fuel success as a Free Summer Food Program Assistant. Help distribute nutritious lunchtime meals to children and teens, at the following branch libraries:
- Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch
- Roberto Cruz - Alum Rock Branch
- Edenvale Branch
- Educational Park Branch
- Hillview Branch
- Joyce Ellington Branch
- Tully Community Branch
Sign up to volunteer today: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicEnterprise/EnterpriseSearch?Keyword=%22Free+Summer+Food%22&EnterpriseGuid=8370465d-3777-4b73-b24b-3efd11ca6c09&SearchType=Keyword
Sign up for one opportunity, or both! For more information, visit https://www.sjpl.org/blog/sjpl-invites-you-volunteer-summer
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About San Jose Public Library - West Valley Branch Library
Location:
1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose, CA 95117, 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
1243 San Tomas Aquino RoadSan JoseSan Jose, CA 95117
DATE POSTED
September 3, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- Program Management
- Child Development
- Food Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 hours per week during the summer months