King County Library System


KCLS - Talk Time

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Talk Time Facilitator - Tukwila Library

Become a Volunteer Talk Time Facilitator for KCLS! Help people in your community practice their conversational English skills.

Location: Tukwila Library
KCLS contacts & email: Julie B. jcbabka@kcls.org
Schedule: Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm

DESCRIPTION:

  • Facilitate one Talk Time session once a week for 1.5 hours.
  • Prepare a lesson plan for each session.
  • Collaborate and cooperate as a team with other volunteers.
  • Provide a safe and respectful environment that promotes learning and sharing.
  • Be aware of resources available for English Language Learners in your library and community

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 18 years or older
  • Washington state resident
  • Person fluent or proficient in English.
  • Experience or interest in working with multicultural groups.
  • Comfortable communicating with limited English speakers.
  • Open to other ideas and opinions; willing to learn from others.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Application Form
  • WA state background check
  • Volunteer Agreement Form
  • Interview/Class Observation/Orientation
  • Training (provided by KCLS)
  • Hours and training logged in MyVolunteerPage.com

Near Tukwila light rail station, Bus Route 124 and 128. 

Talk Time Facilitator - Renton Highlands Library

Become a Volunteer Talk Time Facilitator for KCLS! Help people in your community practice their conversation skills in English.

Location: Renton Highlands Library
KCLS contacts & email: Tri B.; trblossom@kcls.org
Schedule: Mondays, 2:00pm - 3:30pm; or Saturdays, 11:30am-1pm
Volunteers needed: 4-6

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Facilitate one Talk Time session once a week for 2 hours.
  • Prepare a lesson plan for each session.
  • Collaborate and cooperate as a team with other volunteers.
  • Provide a safe and respectful environment that promotes learning and sharing.
  • Be aware of resources available for English Language Learners in your library and community  

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 18 years or older
  • Washington State resident
  • Person fluent or proficient in English.
  • Experience or interest in working with multicultural groups.
  • Comfortable communicating with limited English speakers.
  • Open to other ideas and opinions; willing to learn from others.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Application Form
  • WA state background check
  • Volunteer Agreement Form
  • Interview/Class Observation/Orientation
  • Training (provided by KCLS)
  • Hours and training logged in MyVolunteerPage.com

 

Talk Time Facilitator - Issaquah Library

Become a Volunteer Talk Time Facilitator for KCLS! Help people in your community practice their conversation skills in English.

Location: Issaquah Library
KCLS contacts & email: Karla at kjvansant@kcls.org
Schedule: Thursday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Volunteers needed: 1-2

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Facilitate one Talk Time session once a week for 1.5 hours.
  • Prepare a lesson plan for each session.
  • Collaborate and cooperate as a team with other volunteers.
  • Provide a safe and respectful environment that promotes learning and sharing.
  • Be aware of resources available for English Language Learners in your library and community  

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 18 years or older
  • Washington State resident
  • Person fluent or proficient in English.
  • Experience or interest in working with multicultural groups.
  • Comfortable communicating with limited English speakers.
  • Open to other ideas and opinions; willing to learn from others.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Application Form
  • WA state background check
  • Volunteer Agreement Form
  • Interview/Class Observation/Orientation
  • Training (provided by KCLS)
  • Hours and training logged in MyVolunteerPage.com

 

Talk Time Facilitator - Valley View Library

Become a Volunteer Talk Time Facilitator for KCLS! Help people in your community practice their conversation skills in English.

Location: Valley View Library
KCLS contacts & email: Larence at ljwawro@kcls.org
Schedule: Time and Day is variable depending on volunteer availability. 

Near bus route 156
Volunteers needed: 2

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Facilitate one Talk Time session once a week for 1.5 hours.
  • Prepare a lesson plan for each session.
  • Collaborate and cooperate as a team with other volunteers.
  • Provide a safe and respectful environment that promotes learning and sharing.
  • Be aware of resources available for English Language Learners in your library and community  

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 18 years or older
  • Washington State resident
  • Person fluent or proficient in English.
  • Experience or interest in working with multicultural groups.
  • Comfortable communicating with limited English speakers.
  • Open to other ideas and opinions; willing to learn from others.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Application Form
  • WA state background check
  • Volunteer Agreement Form
  • Interview/Class Observation/Orientation
  • Training (provided by KCLS)
  • Hours and training logged in MyVolunteerPage.com

 

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