Paws to Read Therapy Dog & Handler

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During a 1 hour session, works with a group of new, beginning readers to read books of their choosing. Volunteers have a unique opportunity to encourage a love of reading and promote library services and collections through this program.

Duties may involve activities such as:

• Provide a positive reading experience to the reader
• Ensure the reader is doing a variety of activities and keep the session light and fun
• Be enthusiastic and creative
• Help make sure pronunciation and understanding of unfamiliar words occurs during the session
• Perform other duties as assigned

Helpful Skills for the Volunteer Role:

• Ability to professionally interact with patrons
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with others
• Patience is required
• Attention to detail

Required Documentation:

• Fingerprints & Badge done by City of Glendale
• Self-insured

Volunteer Environment:

• Interaction with the general public is a regular occurrence