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Opportunity Details

Summer Reading Assistant at North Forest Park (QPL)

The Summer Reading Program uses a variety of creative formats including arts and crafts, music, theatre, technology, and multimedia to help kids develop and strengthen their love of reading and writing. The Summer Reading Assistant will assist the Children's Librarian in organizing and monitoring the Summer Reading Program's daily activities.

Tasks include:

  • setting up room/activities
  • preparing materials for use
  • helping to clean up after the activity
  • assisting children during an activity
  • providing additional supervision and guidance.
Volunteers may also assist with reading with and to children out loud, helping children with summer homework, and shelving books. 


SKILLS REQUIRED

  • 16 years old and up (Minors must provide valid guardian/parental consent  to volunteer).
  • Comfortable working with children and teens.
  • Patient, friendly, and diligent
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must demonstrate appropriate behavior and judgment when working with children
  • Previous library experience is helpful but not required

SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday; 1:00pm- 6:00pm.  Volunteer schedules depend on individual dates and times available.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Required documents must be uploaded with the volunteer application. Incomplete applications (missing required documents) will not be processed. 


Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers.

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Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+

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