Anoka County, Minnesota
Rum River Library - Unpaid Volunteer
Anoka County, Minnesota, Anoka, Minnesota, United States, 55303
Reading Mentor Volunteer Position
The Rum River Library is looking to fill the volunteer position of Reading Mentors. This is an unpaid volunteer position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the screening process based on current library needs. All roles require a minimum commitment of 3 months with typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week. Reading Mentors (open to volunteers ages 15+) Reading Mentor Duties: Meet with your assigned student at the library each week at the same day and time during after-school hours for the Reading Bridge season (fall, winter, summer) Lead a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grader in weekly 45-minute sessions including reading aloud to the student, having the student read aloud, playing games and doing activities designed to build literacy skills, choosing books to read together and checkout for reading at home, and setting goals for the week to come. Reading Mentors must complete an online training and a short in-person orientation at the library before mentoring. Qualifications and Requirements: Successfully pass a criminal background check. Work Location: Rum River branch located at 4201 6th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303
The Rum River Library is looking to fill the volunteer position of Reading Mentors. This is an unpaid volunteer position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the screening process based on current library needs. All roles require a minimum commitment of 3 months with typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week. Reading Mentors (open to volunteers ages 15+) Reading Mentor Duties: Meet with your assigned student at the library each week at the same day and time during after-school hours for the Reading Bridge season (fall, winter, summer) Lead a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grader in weekly 45-minute sessions including reading aloud to the student, having the student read aloud, playing games and doing activities designed to build literacy skills, choosing books to read together and checkout for reading at home, and setting goals for the week to come. Reading Mentors must complete an online training and a short in-person orientation at the library before mentoring. Qualifications and Requirements: Successfully pass a criminal background check. Work Location: Rum River branch located at 4201 6th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303