- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Volunteer for Dr. Seuss's Birthday at the Library!
ORGANIZATION: Milwaukee Public Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Help Children Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday at the Milwaukee Public Library!
Dr. Seuss's birthday is coming up, and to celebrate our Central Library is throwing Browser's Book Bash on Saturday, March 7!
Children from throughout our community will celebrate their love of reading, books, and the characters that make them special through a day filled with music, comedy, literacy games, animals, art projects, cookie decorating, and more. Look out! Special guest appearances may also be made by Cat in the Hat or Curious George!
With over 1,300 children attending last year's celebration (wow!), we are looking for approximately 30 volunteers to help make sure each and every child has an entertaining and ed-cellent experience.
Volunteers will help children at the following activity stations: Cookie decorating, Olivia's Dress Up Closet, Fox in the Sox Matching Game, Lulu's Animal Rescue, Frog and Toad Fishing Pond, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts projects with Artists Working in Education, Journal Making, Mascot Handling, and welcoming and greeting families.
TO VOLUNTEER:
Fill out an Online Volunteer Application at MPL.ORG/VOLUNTEER. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 25.
WHEN:
Saturday, March 7, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Milwaukee Public Library - Central Branch
814 W. Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ages 14 and up
- Enthusiasm for working with kids
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Love of reading and the library
Questions? Contact Danielle Wrobleski at MPLVolunteer@milwaukee.gov or (414) 286-3077
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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
MPL Central Library814 W. Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
DATE POSTED
January 31, 2020
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- Drawing
- Reading / Writing
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- 4 hours