Library - Evergreen Branch


Programmatic - Homework Club Teen Coach

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 record 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 at least 2 regular shifts per month in the afternoon for a 6-month duration. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting in September 2023 through May 2024. There are planned breaks from Homework Club during school breaks and other major Federal Holidays.

Prospective volunteers should:

  • Be at least 15+ old
  • Complete Homework Club Volunteer Training
  • 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

Qualifications Required

  • Age Must be at least 15+
  • Homework Club Training Completed Must be Yes
  • Online Orientation for On-site Volunteers Completed Must be Yes
  • Oral and written communication skills in English Must be at least High

Schedule Summary

The next 10 shifts (out of 48 total shifts) for this activity are as follows


Date Start Time End Time
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Tuesday, December 03, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 04, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 3:30 PM 5:00 PM