Position
Title: Children's Department Summer Intern - Student
Volunteer Coordinator
Branch: Positions available at several branches.
Department: Children's Dept.
Supervisor: Children's Department Head
Length of Commitment: 6 to 12 weeks, negotiable,
during the summer
Time Involvement: 15-25 hours per week, negotiable
Position Summary:
The intern will schedule, train, and supervise young adult
volunteers during the summer months. These volunteers
will be helping with the Library's popular summer reading
program for youth in grades K-12. The program includes
reading incentives and children's programs.
Major Responsibilities:
Organizes and establishes a time schedule for young adult
volunteers to work prearranged hours; coordinates and
schedules volunteers to work assigned hours; learns and
then teaches skills to volunteers for specific tasks.
(The intern will teach volunteers how to register children
for the reading program, put picture books in order, help
with library programs for children, and set up library
displays. S/he will learn how to recognize learning styles
and talents of volunteers and use appropriately.) Supervises
volunteers during their hours at the library.
Qualifications:
Responsible and dependable; organizational and time management
skills; self-motivated; willing to learn new skills and
teach others; able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
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