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ORGANIZATION: Columbus Metropolitan Library

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Help a child sharpen their skills by assisting us in our:

  • Reading Buddies program or
  • School Help Centers
With 23 locations in Central Ohio, our programs serve children attending schools across multiple school systems. The bottom line is: a lot of kids needs our--and your--help!

  • Reading Buddies helps children attending kindergarten through third grade develop strong reading skills to serve them for their entire lives. You can assist a child by helping them gain a strong foundation.
  • School Help focuses on building learning skills and homework assignments. Helping them gain skills like critical thinking, math, reading and comprehension add up to success in the classroom.

Want to do your part in building a thriving community where wisdom prevails? Sign up to volunteer at Columbus Metropolitan Library.

For more information, see https://www.columbuslibrary.org/volunteer/.

2 Shifts

  • 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
    School Help - Monday through Thursday
  • 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM
    Reading Buddies - Monday through Thursday
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Columbus Metropolitan Library

Location:

Main Library, 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US

Mission Statement

Columbus Metropolitan Library envisions a thriving community where wisdom prevails. The library’s purpose is to inspire reading, share resources, and connect people.

Description

Open to All since 1873, Columbus Metropolitan Library is well known for its signature services and programs like School Help, Reading Buddies, Summer Reading Challenge and Ready for Kindergarten. With its Main Library and 22 branches, CML responds to areas of urgent community need: kids unprepared for kindergarten, third grade reading proficiency, high school graduation, college and career readiness and employment resources.

CML was named a 2011 National Medal Winner by the Institute for Museum and Library Services for work in community service, the highest honor for libraries and museums. CML was also named 2010 Library of the Year by Library Journal.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

Multiple locations Columbus, OH 43215

(39.96026,-83.00928)
 

DATE POSTED

November 19, 2021

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Math / Science Instruction
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Youth Services
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours per week. Children enjoy working with the same people from week to week, so keeping a regular schedule is especially appreciated.

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