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ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - Calabazas Branch Library

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Are you passionate about reading and interested in sharing that passion with new readers? Would you like to help local children achieve academic success this school year by starting a Reading Club for Children program? The Reading Club Leader will facilitate weekly or monthly book discussions for school children, focusing on enhancing reading comprehension. Volunteers may lead independently or collaborate with others to organize groups based on reading level and interests. They will help children choose suitable books to read together and decide on the reading format that best suits the group's interests, whether it's individual reading or taking turns reading aloud. Additionally, they may incorporate extra activities to improve the reading comprehension skills of the children, such as writing simple book reports or drawing characters based on written descriptions from the book. An ideal candidate should:

  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Be punctual and reliable
  • Work well with and be patient with children
  • Have a passion for reading
  • Possess a positive attitude and a growth mindset
  • Be able to facilitate in-person or virtual book club discussions
This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals who are 18 years or older are required to undergo fingerprinting, which will be provided by the library. All applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum of 6 months, with a preference for a 9-month commitment corresponding to the school year.

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About San Jose Public Library - Calabazas Branch Library

Location:

1230 Blaney Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129, US

Mission Statement

San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.

Description

Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Tue Jul 02, 2024 - Mon Sep 30, 2024
08:00 AM -

WHERE

1230 S Blaney Ave.San Jose, CA 95129

(37.302624,-122.02342)
 

SKILLS

  • Literacy / Reading
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • 6 months
  • Applicants who are 18 years or older are required to undergo fingerprinting, which will be provided by the library.

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