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Volunteer: Let's Read! - Library Reading Tutors

Hennepin County
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Minneapolis, MN

    • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring

    Description

    Description

    Hennepin County Library is looking for Reading Tutor Volunteers to help with a new program! Let's Read! is continuing to grow and we are moving into Summer 2024 sessions!


    Inspire elementary students to become lifelong readers. Provide one-on-one literacy tutoring with youth grades K-5. We provide an easy-to-follow curriculum that includes all the materials to teach an effective lesson. No teaching experience required. 


    VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED FOR SUMMER!  Apply today!


    Please click on link for participating libraries and program hours:

    MyImpactPage - Let's Read! - Library Reading Tutors (betterimpact.com) 


    About the volunteer position type:

    This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position. Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.


    In this volunteer position, you will:

    • Work one-on-one with elementary school students.
    • Follow the structured curriculum.
    • Attend a tutor orientation.
    • Complete a background check.
    • Commit to two hours per week for a semester/year.
    • Follow the Program Code of Conduct.
    • Assist staff in maintaining safe and effective tutoring sessions.

    Need to Have:

    • A positive attitude toward learning, diversity, and students.
    • Open to feedback and coaching.
    • Patience and empathy for students while holding high expectations.
    • An ability to interact effectively with diverse student populations.
    • Commitment to your student and tutoring schedule.

    Nice to Have:

    • The ability to speak another language in addition to English. 

    Training provided by Program Coordinator, supervision by designated Hennepin County Library staff member.

     About the volunteer position type:

     This is an advertisement for an unpaid, non-benefit earning, volunteer position.


    About the department:

    Our mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning.

    Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection.

    TO APPLY: Please click here for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.

    If you have any questions, please contact: 

    Hennepin County Library Volunteer Services at Volunteering@hennepin.us 

    Email Subject Header: Volunteer Opportunity - Let's Read!

    Description

    Hennepin County Library is looking for Reading Tutor Volunteers to help with a new program! Let's Read! is continuing to grow and we are moving into Summer 2024 sessions!


    Inspire elementary students to become lifelong readers. Provide one-on-one literacy tutoring with youth grades K-5. We provide an easy-to-follow curriculum that includes all the materials to teach an effective lesson. No teaching experience required. 


    VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED FOR SUMMER!  Apply today!


    Please click on link for participating libraries and program hours:

    MyImpactPage - Let's Read! - Library Reading Tutors (betterimpact.com) 


    About the volunteer position type:

    This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position. Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.


    In this volunteer position, you will:

    • Work one-on-one with elementary school students.
    • Follow the structured curriculum.
    • Attend a tutor orientation.
    • Complete a background check…
    Read more about this volunteer opportunity

    Location

    On-site
    6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55430, USA
    Directions

    Multiple locations. See site below for more information.

    MyImpactPage - Let's Read! - Library Reading Tutors Summer edition (betterimpact.com)

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