Anoka County
Johnsville Library - Unpaid Volunteer
Anoka County, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55449
Volunteer Reading Mentor
The Johnsville Library is looking to fill the volunteer position of Reading Mentors. All roles require a minimum commitment of 3 months with typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week. 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. To learn more about the Reading Bridge program, visit our website here. Qualifications and Requirements: Successfully pass a criminal background check. Selection Process: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements: Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment: Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit:
http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy:
https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
The Johnsville Library is looking to fill the volunteer position of Reading Mentors. All roles require a minimum commitment of 3 months with typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week. 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. To learn more about the Reading Bridge program, visit our website here. Qualifications and Requirements: Successfully pass a criminal background check. Selection Process: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements: Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment: Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit:
http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy:
https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO