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5 people are interested
Children's Specialist Assistant
ORGANIZATION: St.Paul Public Library
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5 people are interested
Work with the Children’s Specialist at Dayton’s Bluff Library to help create, plan, and prepare a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and projects for children ages 0-12.
If you enjoy arts and crafts, being creative, and working with feathers, foam, felt, glue and other fun things- this is a great volunteer position for you!
You will work closely with the Children’s Specialist and other library staff to help ensure that the library has a variety of engaging and enriching projects for children. Some tasks may include putting together Take & Make kits, creating and prepping crafts, generating ideas for passive programs, and creating displays. You can take on ongoing projects or work on a variety of short-term tasks.
The best candidate for this position is a creative person with enthusiasm for children’s work. Knowledge and understanding of children’s development and interests is a plus. A willingness to learn, teamwork, and good communication skills are necessary qualities for this volunteer position.
We are looking for someone who can work with diverse populations and can be professional, friendly, and welcoming.
Your volunteer hours will work around your schedule, the library’s open hours, and the Children’s Specialist’s work schedule. We ask that you maintain a consistent, dependable, and helpful presence in the library by communicating absences, asking questions when they arise, and being willing to learn.
We look forward to you joining our team as we connect, learn, discover and grow with our community.2 More opportunities with St.Paul Public Library
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About St.Paul Public Library
Location:
90 West Fourth Street, St.Paul, MN 55102, US
Mission Statement
We welcome all people to connect, learn, discover and grow.
Description
Our Values
The Library belongs to the people of Saint Paul. We are your Library and you - our library users - shape our work. The following values guide our work.
We believe that learning is a human right.To live, adapt, and thrive in a constantly changing world, all people need supportive learning environments and free access to information and ideas from diverse points of view.
We believe in curiosity.Curiosity can change the world and the path of one’s life. We believe in igniting its spark through discovery and creative exploration.
We believe in connection.The Library is a place for quiet reflection and boisterous activity; for likeness and for difference. It is comfortable, inclusive, and vital to creating healthy, strong communities.
We believe in the power of belonging.When people feel they belong, they are able to learn and grow. The Library brings people together to access knowledge, information, and connection. We actively work to ensure that all people see themselves and our city’s rich diversity reflected in our libraries.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
645 East 7th StreetSaint Paul, MN 55106
DATE POSTED
December 20, 2021
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- We will work with your schedule A minimum of 3 shifts a month.
- • Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. • Complete an on-line volunteer application • Complete a background check • Attend Volunteer Orientation and Training • On-site training provided as needed