Programmatic - Spanish Language Reader to Children
Do you speak Spanish fluently, enjoy working with children, and wish to spread the joy of reading? The West Valley Branch Library is looking for adult volunteers to read to children in Spanish. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and the ability to engage the interest and attention of children through an enthusiastic and interactive reading style.
How You Will Make a Difference
Sharing books with children demonstrates that reading is enjoyable and establishes a pattern of lifelong reading and learning.
Volunteers are needed to:
- Select age-appropriate books for reading aloud
- Understand how to search the SJPL catalog for titles
- Read aloud in Spanish to individual children or a small group of children once a week for 30-60 minutes
Benefits
- Foster a lifelong love of books and reading in our youth
- Connect with your community and provide much-needed social engagement for children
- Gain and/or build experience and skills relevant to teaching, tutoring, and childcare
Commitment/Schedule
Willingness to volunteer at least once a week for a 6-month duration. Schedule is dependent on the availability of the volunteer.
Prospective volunteers should:
- Speak Spanish fluently
- Be comfortable engaging with youth and families
- Have strong oral communication skills
- Be dependable, patient and flexible
- Complete a fingerprint background check, at no cost to you.
Language Skills
- Fluency in Spanish is required
Qualifications Required
- Ages 18 and up
- Age Must be at least 18+
- Oral and written communication skills in English Must be at least Medium
- Oral and written communication skills in Spanish Must be at least High
