Jalna Library - Chess For Kids
Purpose:
To facilitate and assist children ages 6+ with the game of Chess in a library branch.
Time Commitment: Weekly shifts, 2 hrs in length
Age requirement: 14+
Meeting dates/times: Thursdays from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm
Locations:
Tasks & responsibilities:
- Offer assistance, or lead players through Chess offered at the library
- Create a safe and positive environment for players to learn and play with confidence
- Explain game objectives and goals to new players
- Provide guidance for strategies, by communicating with players in the game while playing with others
- Share ideas and goals of games in a way that moves players forward in a fun and collegial environment
- Encourage conversation between players, especially when team game platforms are part of the strategy
Skills & qualifications:
- reliable and on-time
- able to communicate clearly
- patient with communication and interactions
- creative mind and problem-solving skills
- friendly and positive attitude
- able to explain information to diverse groups
- takes initiative
- ability to coach others
- creative and open to learning new things
- experience working with children or a desire to learn
- Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check for 18+
Training & Other requirements:
- Training will be provided at the library as needed
Benefits:
- engaging opportunity to assist the Library in a volunteer capacity
- learn new activities that can help in the volunteer’s own growth
- earn community involvement hours
- help youth improve their literacy and communication skills
- develop leadership and mentorship skills
- learn about the London community
- networking and social connection with other volunteers and staff
- earn community service hours
