Capitol Hill Library: Read to the Cats (age 18+)
Looking for an opportunity to volunteer at the library with your certified therapy cat? Read to the Cats is a program that gives kids the opportunity to make a new friend and improve their reading. We are looking for enthusiastic cat/person teams to help young readers build their confidence by practicing their reading skills. All teams must be certified prior to applying. If you’re not yet certified, you can get a certification with your cat through Pet Partners.
Shift and Commitment: Flexible, to be scheduled with staff at Capitol Hill Library. 1 hour either weekly, every other week or monthly for at least 6 months
Location: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Facilitate positive reading experiences with young struggling readers
- Provide a good interaction between your therapy cat and individual children and parents
- Show up to your regularly scheduled library shift consistently
- Teach children about how to positively interact with cats
Special Skills and Qualifications
- Current Certification by Pet Partners
- Minimum 18 years or older
- Patience and flexibility
- Comfort working with various ages of young children
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Empathy and a friendly demeanor
- Ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate with volunteers and staff
- Ability to pass a criminal record check. Results of the records check will be reviewed on an individualized basis. A conviction is not an automatic bar to volunteering.
Benefits
- Help youth with literacy skills
- Engage in a meaningful service
- Contribute to our mission: The leading advocate for reading
Training
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Onboarding and orientation to volunteering at Multnomah County Library staff at the host location
