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Volunteer: Library Tutors Homework Help for Youth K-12

Hennepin County
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Location 

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Job Type

Volunteer

Job Number

22LIBvolJR011

Department

Library

Opening Date

08/17/2023

Description

Make a difference in your community by helping youth as a homework help tutor! Apply today to become a volunteer with Hennepin County's Homework Help Program, as a tutor for K-12 youth after school on homework-related projects. Volunteers support students' academic success by helping them develop literacy and mathematics skills, understand homework assignments, and prepare for college. Volunteers commit once a week for at least one semester. Experience with youth is helpful, and training is provided. A criminal background check and professional references are required.
 
Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.


Location and Hours:

Please check link for individual library program days and hours: Homework Help for Youth - Fall 2023 
 
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, Homework Help Tutors will:

 

  • Assist K-12 youth after school with literacy and homework related projects – reading, math, history, language arts and more.
  • Assist 1-5 students in a group setting with homework.
  • Answer homework questions and refer students to library resources, as needed.
  • Refer students to librarian, as needed.

Desired qualifications:

 

  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with school age children preferred.
  • Ability to work with a variety of people.
  • College experience or college degree preferred.
  • Pass criminal background check.

Commitment:

 

  • Attend all required training sessions.
  • Volunteer for at least one semester following training.
  • Tutor for a minimum of 2 hours per week.

Benefits:

 

  • Enhance experience for job application.
  • Enhance experience for college application.
  • Earn community service credits for school/club.

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



 

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. 
 
Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
 
If you have any questions, please contact: 
HCL Volunteer Services at 612-543-8633 OR email
Volunteering@hennepin.us with the subject header: Homework Help Program