Teens: Inspire Reading with Follow the Reader!
ORGANIZATION: Multnomah County Library
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Are you a teen (age 14-18) that likes reading and working with children? Consider volunteering with the Follow the Reader program! The library is looking for teens to help children in elementary school with practicing reading skills on Saturday afternoons. Volunteers who fluently read and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, or another language common in our community are encouraged to apply!
Location: Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
Time Commitment
- Volunteer training is on Saturday, April 5 from 11:00 - 12:30 pm.
- Reading sessions are on Saturdays from 3:00-5:00 pm starting on April 12. Sessions go through the end of the school year.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Help elementary age (kindergarten-5th grade) children practice reading skills
- Select good books to use for reading practice
- Involve children in reading activities
- Fulfill agreed upon volunteer commitment or give supervisor sufficient notice if unable to complete assignment
Skills & Qualifications
- Must be entering 8th grade or be 14 or older (up to 18 years old)
- Ability to read and speak English fluently
- Flexible and patient, especially with children
- Focused, friendly demeanor with the children as they practice
- Enjoy working with children and talking to others
- Ability to fluently speak and read Spanish, Vietnamese or another language common in our community is also welcomed.
- Ability to pass a criminal record check if 18 years or older. Results of the records check will be reviewed on an individualized basis. A conviction is not an automatic bar to volunteering.
Training provided
- Specific instruction on types of books available for kids
- Instruction on how to help children practice reading
- Orientation to library services
- Review of boundaries and working with vulnerable populations
Benefits
- Get service hours for school and scholarships
- Learn practical job skills
- Be part of a fun library program
- Be part of a community of volunteers who care about libraries and literacy
8 Shifts
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Sat Apr 12, 2025
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03:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST
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Spots available: 3
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Sat Apr 19, 2025
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03:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST
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Spots available: 3
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Sat Apr 26, 2025
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03:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST
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Spots available: 3
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Sat May 03, 2025
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03:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST
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Spots available: 3
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Sat May 10, 2025
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03:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST
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Spots available: 3
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Sat May 17, 2025
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03:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST
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Spots available: 3
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Sat May 24, 2025
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03:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST
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Spots available: 3
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Sat May 31, 2025
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03:00 PM to 05:00 PM PST
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Spots available: 3
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About Multnomah County Library
Location:
Volunteer Services, 221 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230, US
Mission Statement
Empowering our community to learn and create
Description
Multnomah County Library is the oldest public library on the west coast, with a history that dates back to 1864. Today, Central Library and 18 other neighborhood libraries make up a library system that offers more than 2.8 million books and other library materials. As Oregon's largest public library, Multnomah County Library serves nearly one-fifth of the state's population.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
Sat Apr 12, 2025 - Sat Jun 07, 2025
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
This opportunity has 8 shifts
WHERE
7921 Northeast Sandy BoulevardGregory Heights LibraryPortland, OR 97213
(45.55165 ,-122.58138 )
DATE POSTED
March 5, 2025
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- English
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week for the remaining school year. Reading sessions are on Saturdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m.