Library - Edenvale Branch

Help local students reach academic success at the library and foster their ability to succeed in school.

How You Will Make a Difference

Homework Club Coaches will help young students with their homework in a range of subjects - reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. Watch their confidence grow as they master their homework at the library.

Volunteers are needed to:

• Coach students in groups of one to four
• Assist with enrichment activities with those students who have completed their homework
• Assist with administrative tasks such as data keeping

Benefits

• Encourages lifelong learning to community youth
• Connect with your community and provide a desired service
• Share or gain experience with program management skills
• Develop mentoring skills
• Learn ways to coach, promote learning, and refine teaching skills 

Commitment/Schedule

Homework Club Coaches need to commit to 2 hours per week in the afternoon, for a 6-month duration. Volunteers are needed late-August 2024 to mid-May 2025.  Homework Club will not meet during school breaks and library holiday closures.

Prospective volunteers should:

• Complete Homework Club Volunteer Training
• Attend in-person training on Thursday,  August 15, 2024 from 5:00 to 5:30 pm
• Have experience or interest in working with youth
• Have strong oral communication skills
• Be dependable, patient, and flexible
• Complete a fingerprint background check, at no cost to you. Only required if you are 18 years or older

Language Skills

• Bilingual skills are highly desired, but not required