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8 people are interested
Book Club Assistance
ORGANIZATION: Orland Park Public Library
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8 people are interested
The Orland Park Public Library is seeking dedicated and energetic volunteers to help us run a book club for older teens and adults with developmental disabilities. The club will be an official chapter of the Next Chapter Book Club, an international organization that believes books and book clubs are for everyone! The Library's Community Engagement Manager is experienced in running and maintaining NCBCs and knows they run better when they are run by a mix of staff and community members. Volunteers should be prepared for a 6 month time commitment at least - and longer commitments are even better for the health of the club.
Time commitment: The club will meet every other week in the evenings from Spring to early Summer. We will break in the Summer and start again in the Fall. Volunteers need to show up 30 minutes before club begins for set up. The Library has a budget to supply all books, craft materials and snacks.
A regular club meeting is reading a book out loud together, discussing it and just hanging out. Training will be purchased by the library for volunteers and supplemental training and coaching will be provided by the library's Community Engagement Manager. Training likely to begin in January 2022.
Potential volunteers will be interviewed and need to submit to a criminal background check. Retired teachers or students in LTA, Library Science or education would be ideal for this volunteer position.
Thank you & we'd love to have your help! ~Team OPPL
1 Shift
- evening / 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Orland Park Public Library
Location:
14921 S Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462, US
Mission Statement
The library’s mission is to stimulate imaginations, educate, entertain, and welcome everyone.
Description
The Orland Park Public Library serves the residents of the Village of Orland Park. The library moved into its award-winning 93,000 square foot building in September 2004.
Patrons of all ages have access to a well-rounded collection of both print and non-print materials, educational and recreational programs, computers and instructional computer classes, excellent reference service, outreach programs for seniors and home delivery patrons, and storytimes for children.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
14921 S. Ravinia AvenueOrland Park, IL 60462
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2021
SKILLS
- General Education
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training