Provide Resume Help at Midland Library
ORGANIZATION: Multnomah County Library
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Do you have skills in writing resumes or advising job seekers with their job search? Have you worked in human resources or other settings that include resumes and hiring? We are looking for volunteers to provide resume coaching and feedback for job seekers. Volunteers will provide resume help during 30 minute sessions in person at a library branch. BIPOC community members and those fluent in languages other than English are encouraged to apply.
Location: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233
Time commitment: Two hours sessions either weekly or twice a month for a minimum of six months; the day and time of your 2-hour shift will be determined with your schedule and mutually convenient to the library's needs. You will assist up to 4 patrons per week during your 2-hour shift. Shifts are expected to start on December 1 or later.
Skills and Qualifications
Have a professional background or skills around resume writing, HR, job searching
Be able to provide professional, friendly, customer service oriented help to patrons
Use discretion and uphold patron confidentiality and privacy
Be at least 18 years old
- Willing to have a criminal records check, if you have not already had one through the library. Results of the records check will be reviewed on an individualized basis. A conviction is not an automatic bar to volunteering.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Welcome and interact with library patrons
Provide feedback on resume and job search related questions
Coordinate with library location staff to provide services
Training and Orientation
Online training and volunteers will meet with library staff for orientation
Benefits
Get to know fellow community members and collaborate with them on their job search needs
Share your unique skills and experiences to help the library provide this important service
Work with the support of experienced library staff members
Receive heartfelt thanks from patrons and library staff
Be a part of Multnomah County Library’s mission: Empowering our community to learn and create
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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
WHEN
WHERE
805 Southeast 122nd AvenueMidland LibraryPortland, OR 97233
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2024
SKILLS
- Career Counseling / Coaching
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Two hours sessions either weekly or twice a month for a minimum of six months
- All volunteers must complete a volunteer application