Sno-Isle Libraries Homework Help Volunteer

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Available Times: Weekdays (daytime, evenings)

Commitment Details: Two hours per week, six month minimum commitment.

Cause Areas: Children & Youth, Education

Benefits: Training Provided

Participation Requirements:

Background Check, Attend Orientation

Other Requirements:

Volunteers must be 16 or older, commit to serving a minimum of six months, and participate in a two-hour training session. Volunteers 18 years and older must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check. Volunteers aged 16-17 must provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member in lieu of a background check.

Tasks:

Arrive 15 minutes before the start of Homework Help.

Work with library staff to create a friendly and welcoming environment.

Actively listen to a student’s homework questions and assist them to the best of your ability.

Praise and reinforce a student’s work and effort. Provide constructive feedback as needed.

If a student does not have a specific assignment requiring help, facilitate a learning game provided by the library, or practice reading together.

Refer a student or parent/caregiver to library staff when needed.

Participate in 5-10 minute group debrief following the end of Homework Help.

Homework Help volunteers should demonstrate the following skills and abilities to successfully participate in this program:

Arrive consistently at the expected date and time.

Exhibit patience and respect when interacting with students, parents, and caregivers.

Accept directions from library staff, follow library policies and procedures, and adhere to standards set forth in the volunteer training.

If a current student, have a 3.0 GPA or higher. If not a current student, have a minimum of 2 years of experience in an educational or tutoring setting.

Application Process:

Complete the online application and supplemental questions.

If 16 or 17, provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member.

If 18 or older, consent to the background check process.

Participate in brief interview with library staff.

Supervision:

Volunteers will receive support from local staff administering the program. Volunteers report to the Volunteer Coordinator or Library Manager at the library where they are volunteering.