Library - Seven Trees Branch

We are looking for enthusiastic Chess Club leaders to help run our virtual Chess Club program, held online on Zoom every Sunday. The ideal candidates must be familiar with chess rules and be able to help explain chess strategy to younger kids. Must commit to attending most weeks for 1-2 hours online for at least 6 months. Fingerprint clearance required for volunteers 18 and over.

How You Will Make a Difference

Chess Club leaders will help kids learn and improve their chess skills by playing games against each other.

Volunteers are needed to

Help guide students to play chess against one another in a virtual environment.

Share chess strategy through examples, puzzles, and games.

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

• Volunteers need to commit to 1 hours per week, for a minimum of 6 months

Prospective volunteers should

• Complete 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 desired, but not required.