Volunteer: Let's Read! - Library Reading Tutors
Location
Varies
Job Type
Volunteer
Job Number
23LIBvolJR009
Department
Library
Opening Date
09/06/2023
Description
Hennepin County Library is looking for reading tutor volunteers to pilot a new program at a few of our Libraries! Let's Read! will begin in October 2023.
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.
Participating Locations:
- Brookdale Library located at 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- Brooklyn Park Library located at 8500 W. Broadway Ave. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
- Franklin Library located at 1314 E. Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Hosmer Library located at 347 E. 36th St. Minneapolis, MN 55408
- North Regional Library located at 1315 Lowry Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Oxboro Library located at 8801 Portland Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55420
Hours:
Library Site
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Program Hours
Brookdale
Monday
Tuesday
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4:30pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park
Monday
Thursday
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4:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
T & Th 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Sat 1pm - 5pm
Hosmer
Monday
Wednesday
Sunday
M & W 4pm - 7:30pm
Sun 12pm - 3pm
North Regional
Monday
Tuesday
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4pm - 7pm
Oxboro
Tuesday
Wednesday
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5pm – 7pm
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
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