Multnomah County Library
Cause Area
Location
Volunteer Services 205 NE Russell Street Portland, OR 97212
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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Portland, OR 97212
Ayude a estudiantes a prepararse para el GED en español. La biblioteca está solicitando voluntarios hispanohablantes bilingües de 18 años o más para proporcionar ayuda de tutoría de matemáticas, lectura y escritura en español. Los tutores deben estar bien preparados y enfocarse en las metas de los estudiantes. Tener experiencia en tutoría de preferencia. Se requiere un compromiso de 2 horas por semana. Para más información, por favor contacte a Adriana Martinez: adrianam@multcolib.org, 503.314-9441 (texto o voz). Biblioteca de Kenton 86226 N Denver Avenue, Lunes 5 - 7:00pm, Empezando el 27 de febrero Biblioteca de Rockwood 17917 SE Stark St., Miércoles 10am -12pm, Empezando el 18 de enero
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
Flexible Schedule
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Portland, OR 97212
Do you always get asked by friends and family members to help with their tech issues - and love it? Share your tech skills with library patrons that need help with mobile devices, websites, downloading, e-readers, getting started with tech, and more. We are currently looking for volunteers that speak Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese/Mandarin, and Ukrainian. We are also looking for English-speaking volunteers who are able to come to East County library locations. Please contact us for more information.
Date Posted: May 17, 2023
Flexible Schedule
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Portland, OR 97212
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. We will do our best to accommodate the library location of your choice. 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. 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 -Spanish speaking volunteers greatly encouraged to apply -Willing to have a criminal records check, if you have not already had one through the library 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 Volunteers will meet 1:1 with library staff for orientation and may be asked to do a short online training. 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 -Volunteer 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
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Empowering our community to learn and create
Description
Multnomah County Library is the oldest public library west of the Mississippi River, with a history that reaches back to 1864. As Oregon's largest public library, Multnomah County Library serves nearly one-fifth of the state's population with a wide variety of programs and services.
The mission of the volunteer program is to engage community members in enhancing the services that Multnomah County Library is able to provide online, at library locations, and in the community. Volunteers are engaged throughout the organization including at all of our 19 libraries and our outreach programs.
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