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 |