Alameda County Library

Family Literacy Day is an event hosted by Alameda County Library’s Education and Literacy Department. The goal of these events is to invite the community to learn new strategies to support reading development and access a variety of free resources (book giveaway, handouts, library resources).

The events are set up in stations to encourage participants to engage in activities at their own pace. Our hope is that families leave with new books and fresh ideas to practice literacy skills together.

Volunteers play a vital role in the success of these events!

Volunteers ensure that we have plenty of people available at each station to engage with participants. Your enthusiasm and presence will keep families wanting to come back next time.

Your Role as a Teen Volunteer. Please read completely to ensure you are able to help with the tasks that may be asked of you during the duration of the Family Literacy Day event

• Volunteer shifts are typically 3-4 hours. 
• Assist with setting up before the event (ex. putting out books, snacks, setting up
  stations)
• Maintain a friendly and welcoming demeanor, greet families as they enter
• Help manage a station and engage participants in various activities
• Assist with cleaning up at the end of the event to keep the room clean and ready for the next program

Welcome Station

• Enthusiastically greet participants as they enter the event
• Manage the book giveaway section (make sure there are plenty of books out, help participants select a book, ensure that participants only take 1-2 books)
• Refill the snack area as needed
• Share other free library resources with participants that promote learning and literacy

Activity Station

• Invite participants over to the station to learn about the literacy activity
• Demonstrate and play the literacy game at the station with participants
• Encourage participants to take materials so they can practice new literacy skills on their own