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Hastings Branch Library The Hastings Branch Library is looking for reliable teens ages 13-18 to act as Homework Help volunteers. Homework Help volunteer shifts are available Monday-Thursday between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 PM. Volunteers will assist kids in grades K-5 with language arts, reading, and math. Must be dependable and patient with young children. We ask that volunteers be able to commit to at least one weekly shift for twelve weeks. Please submit an application and await a response from library staff.

La Pintoresca Branch Library For ages 12-17. Homework Helper--enjoys working with children, ability to help kids in grades K-5 with math, language arts, and reading reliable and patient shifts are Monday-Friday from 2:30-5:30 ~ schedule negotiable with volunteer supervisor. Please submit an application and await a response from library staff.

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The Pasadena Public Library accepts volunteers ages 13-17.

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Due to Covid-19 while our library buildings are closed, only Central Library is currently accepting applications for virtual volunteering and to be added to the general volunteer pool for future opportunities.

Central Library :

We accept applications year-round, but can't tell you what is currently "available" since there are so many different roles and fluctuating needs. Volunteer for as much or as little as you’d like. The volunteer pool is the first to be notified of volunteer opportunities. Apply as a general volunteer for Central Library and get added to the volunteer pool list. Apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please pick up a paper application in the library. Please note: It may take up to three weeks to receive a reply regarding your application.

Allendale Branch : Not currently accepting teen volunteers.

Hastings Branch : Accepting applicants for Homework Helpers and general help. Apply online.

Hill Avenue Branch : Not currently accepting teen volunteers.

Lamanda Park Branch : Not currently accepting teen volunteers.

La Pintoresca Branch : Accepting applicants for LEGO Club, Homework Helpers and general help. Apply online.

Linda Vista Branch :  Not currently accepting teen volunteers.

San Rafael Branch :  Not currently accepting teen volunteers.

Santa Catalina Branch : Not currently accepting teen volunteers.

Villa Parke Branch :  Not currently accepting teen volunteers.

General Volunteer Pool at Central

General volunteers help around the library, at events, prepping for programs, special projects, clerical stuff, artwork, writing, and a variety of other tasks.

• Who: Ages 13-17. Everyone who applies as a teen volunteer--regardless of role, is added to this list. This is a catch-all role.
• When: As needed. Volunteer as little or as much as you’d like based on the schedule. Times and days vary.
• How: Submit a teen volunteer application for Central Library. You will be contacted within 3 weeks with more instructions.
• Photos of some of the volunteers’ work can be viewed at http://pasadena-library.net/teens/volunteers/

Book Reviewers

For teen volunteers who love to read and have good writing skills. Earn 2 hours for each approved review. Reviews will be credited with the reviewers’ full name and grade. They will be published in our Teen Zine and on our  Teens Blog . Review guidelines and how to get started at:   http://pasadena-library.net/teens/book-reviewers/

Write book reviews to be published on our Teens Blog and Teen Zine.

• Must have good writing skills.
• Book pickups are at Central Library, but work is done virtually. You will earn 2 hours per approved review.
• Apply using the teen volunteer application for Central Library. Then send a sample review to Jane Gov at [email protected] using the guidelines listed on the Book Reviewers page.

Homework Helpers

Help kids with homework at Central Library, Hastings Branch Library, or La Pintoresca Branch Library. Apply to each branch separately.

Central Library requirements: (1) Ages 15-17, (2) commit to at least one weekly shift for twelve weeks, (3) ability to help kids in grades K-8, (4) very reliable and good with kids, (5) shifts are Tuesday &/or Thursday from 4-6pm.

Hastings Branch requirements: (1) Ages 15-18, (2) commit to at least one weekly shift for twelve weeks, (3) ability to help kids in grades K-5, (4) reliable and good with kids, (5) shifts are Monday and/or Wednesday from 3:30-5:30.

La Pintoresca Branch requirements: (1) Ages 12-17 years of age, (2) enjoys working with children, (3) ability to help kids in grades K-5 with math, language arts, and reading, (4) reliable and patient, (5) shifts are Monday-Friday from 2:30-5:30 ~ schedule negotiable with volunteer supervisor.

Advisory Board

Teen advisory board.

TAB advocates, pilots, advises, and plans events.

• The team is mostly known for planning, hosting, and participating in the annual Teen Murder Mystery, monthly Youth Network, Teen Mental Health Initiative, Summer Reading
• Required: Year-round commitment, 1 official meeting per month (on a Sat. 4pm) + additional meetings or project shifts based on schedule + virtual work (about 4 hours total per month)
• How to join: apply using General volunteer application for Central Library. First, read the information in the Teen Advisory Board page.

Work on the Teen Zine. (1) Write articles like interviews or event recaps; or (2) Graphic design

• Required: (1) writers must be good writers and have the ability to attend events to write about them or conduct interviews with other teens online. (2) Graphic designers must have good design skills and work well on Google Docs or MS Publisher. Must be very responsive to email communications.
• Articles are written year-round. Designs are done in bursts about once a year. Sometimes, there isn’t any work to be done for months, and other times, several shifts/work will be done in bulk.
• Apply using the general volunteer application for Central Library and wait to see when an opportunity arises (it’ll get posted in the volunteer email list).
• View past issues of the Teen Zine

La Pintoresca Branch Library is seeking volunteers to help with kids LEGO® Club.

Requirements:

• Ages 14 -17
• Must have experience with LEGOs®
• Enjoys working with children
• Schedule is flexible during summer to prepare LEGOs®
• Will need to be available one Monday per month

For more information, please call La Pintoresca Branch at (626) 744-7268.

Apply online using the general volunteer application for La Pintoresca Branch Library.

Teens' Blog

Reviewed by Elise Chen, age 15 Where Echoes Lie by Shannon Schuren In the heart of a small Kentucky town, under the spectral arc of the moonbow, “Where Echoes Lie” by Shannon Schuren unfolds the tale of Rena Faye, a girl caught between dreams as vivid as her photographs and the weight of

On Wednesday the 22nd of May, patrons and staff of the Jefferson Branch Library embarked on a quest to rescue a family who had been kidnapped by goblins. A dungeon was discovered, Bugbears were charmed with magic, giant rats were slain with Eldritch Blasts, and a stove was moved to

Reviewed by Elise Chen, age 15 Lies like Wildfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez Set amidst the towering pines on the deep lake of the fictional town of Gap Mountain, five friends, called “The Monsters,” recently graduated high school, and are off to live the summer of their lives. However, faster than they can

Reviewed by Elise Chen, age 15 The Stepping Off Place by Cameron Kelly Rosenblum Reid MacGregory can’t imagine her life without her best friend and social anchor, Hattie Darrow. It’s the summer before senior year, and Reid is deeply embedded in Scofield High’s popular crowd, courtesy of Hattie. However, when summer

Reviewed by Kaelin Lee, age 15 As If on Cue by Marisa Kanter Natalie has been a lifelong rival of Reid. So when the school cuts all funding for the arts, ergo cutting Natalies’ hope of directing her student-written play, she finds herself up against Reid again to allocate funding for the arts

Volunteer Tutoring & Other Opportunities Beyond the Library

During this difficult time, we know that many New Yorkers are eager to get involved and give back to their communities. Several organizations across New York City are looking for volunteers to help school-aged children from elementary through high school with tutoring and mentorship opportunities, many remotely. Check out the various programs below. Information and requirements for volunteers, or for students who need help, can be found at the programs’ websites.

East harlem tutorial program.

East Harlem Tutorial Program provides multi-site after school programming to the Harlem area by working closely with a network of public schools and charter schools. Volunteer opportunities include tutoring, homework help, mentoring, and preparing high school students for college.

Minds Matter

Minds Matter offers mentor/mentee relationships between volunteers and their students during a three-year program, dedicating two to three hours per week on Saturdays. The time frame on Saturdays varies according to type of volunteer. Volunteers are expected to be motivational, and are always available to provide a listening ear and an encouraging word to the students they mentor.

New York Cares

New York Cares works with over 1,100 nonprofit organizations and schools to set up volunteer opportunities. For education specifically, they have programs to help with college prep.

ReServe looks specifically to connect volunteers over the age of 50 to nonprofits or government agencies for education purposes. ReServists are expected to commit between 10 and 20 hours per week to their volunteering. ReServists help kids prepare for college, become mentors to high schoolers, and help students with college aspirations and the process.

Star Learning Center

Star Learning Center offers tutoring services to kids grades 2 through 12. Volunteers are required to commit to two hours of one-on-one tutoring per week. Students are partnered with tutors according to the tutor’s expertise/student’s needs.

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In both in-school and after-school programming, summer programming and fundraising events, volunteers are key to the impact on the girls we serve.

All volunteer positions are open to both men and women. Volunteer opportunities take place at our Marietta Center at 461 Manget Street, Marietta, GA 30060.

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Individual volunteer opportunities are listed on Hands on Atlanta. You cannot begin volunteering at  Girls Inc until you have attended a volunteer orientation and completed a background check. Please visit Hands on Atlanta to sign up for a volunteer orientation. If you have additional questions, call us at 678-686-1740 or email our Director of Development, Iris Grant at i [email protected] . Corporate/Group Volunteers, please scroll down to, “Host a Fun Friday!”

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Program Support Volunteer

The primary responsibility of Program Support volunteers is to assist with supervising and engaging girls during structured activities, field trips or informal time. This role may include secondary responsibilities, such as assisting Program Facilitators with day to day operations.

Homework Helper

The primary responsibility of Homework Helper volunteers is to work with the girls one-on-one and guide them to accurately complete their school homework.

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An opportunity for Corporate and Group Volunteers , Fun Fridays offer groups a dedicated time period to work directly with our girls. Groups (12 persons max) are invited to host a fun & interactive experience in the areas of STEM, girls empowerment, business, and/or arts & crafts. Afterwards, volunteers enjoy snack time with the girls. Group volunteer experiences occur between 3:30PM-6:00PM during the school year, and between 10:00AM- 5:00PM in the summer. For more information, please give us a call at 678-686-1740 or send an inquiry to the Development Team at [email protected] .

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We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Homework Helper Volunteers at Delray Beach Public Library. As a Homework Helper, you will assist children ages 6-12 with their homework assignments, fostering a positive learning environment within the library.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to children with their homework assignments in various subjects.
• Support children in understanding and completing their tasks, encouraging independent learning.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for children to feel comfortable seeking help.
• Assist with basic computer skills related to homework and research.
• Communicate effectively with parents, library staff, and other volunteers to ensure a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 21.
• Strong academic background and proficiency in subjects commonly taught in elementary and middle schools.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping children succeed in their academic endeavors.
• Reliable commitment for shifts on Mondays through Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
• A Background Check is required.
• Gain valuable experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Contribute to the community by supporting young learners in their academic journey.
• Develop communication and mentoring skills.
• Enhance your resume and college applications with volunteer experience.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in making a positive impact on the educational experience of children, please submit your application by March February 29, 2024. Applications can be found at the library's front desk or on our website.

Thank you for considering this rewarding volunteer opportunity at the Delray Beach Public Library. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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The Ladies Improvement Association founded the Delray Beach Public Library in 1913. In 1938 the Delray Beach Public Library Association became a not-for-profit corporation to provide a public library in Delray Beach. Since 1950, our patrons have received library service through a successful public/private partnership between the City of Delray Beach and the Library Association. The City of Delray Beach has provided a large percentage of the annual operating budget and the Library Association has raised capital funds.

Delray Beach Public Library exists to enrich the lives of the individuals of Delray Beach’s diverse communities by creating and sustaining superior public library services through responsive staff, dynamic collections, appropriate technology and access to global information.

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Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking several lead tutors and volunteer tutors who are passionate about serving youth and families.

Let’s Read

Let’s Read is a literacy tutoring program that focuses on supporting youth in grades K-5 in improving their reading skills. Students work 1-on-1 with a volunteer tutor once a week to build their skills, gain confidence and fluency. Let’s Read Lead Tutors manage the delivery of afterschool reading support for K-5 students, implementing a provided curriculum.

Apply for paid Let’s Read Lead Tutor openings.

Volunteer tutors for Let’s Read will work 1-on-1 with K-5 students using an easy-to-follow curriculum that includes all the materials to teach an effective lesson. No teaching experience is required. Training is provided.

Apply for Let’s Read volunteer tutor openings.

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Homework Help  is a drop-in tutoring program for K-12 students to work with adult staff and volunteers on their homework assignments in a free, safe, and welcoming space after school. The focus of this program is to provide students with one-on-one and small group support in understanding and completing the learning tasks they have been assigned by their teachers at school. 

Homework Help Lead Tutors manage the delivery of the K-12 Homework Help afterschool drop-in tutoring program.

Many students who come to Hennepin County Library afterschool academic support programs are recent immigrants and may be likely to encounter cultural or language barriers as they build their academic skills.

Apply for paid Homework Help lead tutor openings.

Homework Help is also seeking volunteer tutors. No teaching experience is required. Training is provided. Advanced math skills are a strong asset.

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We are offering the Adult Tutor and Homework Helper roles for volunteers who are at least 18 years old and a high school graduate. Please read the Volunteer Roles section below for more information.

Contact our Volunteer Services Coordinator to ask about volunteer openings and request a volunteer application during June - December 2024.

Visit the following websites to learn about other volunteer opportunities that are available in the community.

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Adult tutor.

Volunteers provide tutoring for ESOL and adult basic education learners who are developing skills in conversational English, reading comprehension, writing, basic math, and preparing for the U.S. Naturalization and GED tests. Volunteers are asked to tutor learners once a week for at least six months. The year-round Adult Education Tutoring Program is offered at the Broadview, Lake City and Rainier Beach branches. New Adult Tutors are placed in the fall and as needed during the year.

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Volunteers support students with their homework assignments and with developing literacy, mathematics and learning skills during the school year. The Homework Help Program is available for youth in grades K-12. We ask prospective volunteers to submit their application in the summer for the upcoming school year's Homework Help Program. However, volunteer applications are accepted when there are openings September through March.

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A few Library branches offer opportunities for volunteers to assist librarians during weekday hours. The responsibilities of each volunteer will vary, depending on their interests, skills and availability. Examples of volunteer services include: place labels on books, clean and organize materials for community programs, and welcome families at Story Time events. We ask for a four-month commitment.

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How do i find out if there are currently volunteer openings for adults.

You can send an email to [email protected] to ask about volunteer openings. Because of considerable interest in volunteering at the Library, we are unable to place all interested volunteers.

What is the time commitment for volunteering?

Adult Tutors and Homework Helpers typically volunteer once a week for two hours. We request a six-month commitment. If you are looking for a short-term volunteer opportunity, contact:

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How do I complete court-mandated community service hours?

You cannot complete court-mandated hours at The Seattle Public Library, but you can fulfill this requirement at other local organizations, including:

• Seattle Parks and Recreation’s volunteer work parties
• Food Lifeline and local food banks

How can I volunteer with the Friends of The Seattle Public Library?

The Friends of The Seattle Public Library is a nonprofit group that supports fundraising and advocacy on behalf of the Library. They offer volunteer positions at their book sales and in the FriendShop at the Central Library. Find out how to get involved with the Friends.

Can my group work on a service project with the Library?

We do not offer service projects for groups of volunteers. The following organizations offer volunteer opportunities for groups:

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• Seattle Parks and Recreation

Where can I earn service learning hours for high school graduation?

While we are not currently offering teen service learning programs at The Library, we have suggestions for other teen learning opportunities in your community.

• City of Seattle
• Seattle Tilth
• Student Conservation Association
• The Service Board
• Teens in Public Service
• City of Seattle Youth Employment Program
• Seattle Parks and Recreation: Teen and Youth Development
• The Vera Project

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Students who are enrolled in the MLIS program at the University of Washington are eligible to apply for a Directed Fieldwork Internship at The Seattle Public Library. Students of color are encouraged to apply. Contact your academic adviser for more information. Visit Student Internships to learn about the City of Seattle’s internships for students.

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Our after-school program runs from September through May, five days a week. Our volunteers make the work of Homework Central possible. We rely on them to help students with their homework, engage them in skill-building exercises and enrichment activities, and celebrate their accomplishments. Consistency, patience, and caring are what make the difference for kids who are struggling in school.

Program sites are at Baywood, San Mateo Park, and Sunnybrae schools in San Mateo.

Can you spare two hours per week?

If you have two hours a week, you have the ability to make a difference for a student who needs help with school work.

Baywood, Laurel, and Sunnybrae: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3 – 5 pm; Wednesday 1 – 3 pm.

San Mateo Park: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3 – 6 pm, and Wednesday 1 – 6 pm.

Volunteer requirements

• Must have a love of children, patience, and a desire to help others. 
• Commit to a minimum of one day per week (2 hours) for 3 months.
• Minimum age is high school and beyond, and we would be happy to sign off on community service hours as needed.
• Anyone over the age of 18 must complete a LiveScan background check, child abuse mandated reporter training, and submit proof of TB clearance prior to volunteering.

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One way to help big groups of students? Volunteer tutors.

Research finds low-cost, online program yields significant results

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It’s well established that tutoring programs can make a big difference in student outcomes.

A recent study by Harvard researchers Eliana La Ferrara, Ph.D. ’99, and Michela Carlana looked specifically at the effectiveness of a low-cost, online model staffed by trained college student volunteers, one that could potentially be deployed on a wider basis.

The two found the program showed strong efficacy in improving academic performance for a range of students, including economically disadvantaged ones. And they discovered some unanticipated social, psychological, and attitudinal gains for the students — and even some for the tutors.

La Ferrara said the low cost could make this kind of approach “appealing for some governments.” In the study, the two noted, “Volunteer tutors represent a viable and cost-effective solution to reach a large number of students in need of support.”

The program showed strong efficacy in improving academic performance for a range of students, including economically disadvantaged ones.

La Ferrara is a professor of public policy at Harvard Kennedy School. She is president of the Econometric Society and program director of development economics for the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR). Carlana is an assistant professor of public policy at Harvard Kennedy School.

Their study , which matched middle school students in Italy with volunteer tutors from several universities, began in the spring of 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We found ourselves in the middle of the pandemic that hit Italy immediately after the China outbreak,” Carlana said. “Within two weeks, schools closed, and everything became remote.”

Tutors were recruited from Bocconi University, where La Ferrara held the Invernizzi Chair in Development Economics at the time, directing the Laboratory for Effective Anti-Poverty Policies (LEAP), as well as Bicocca University and University of Milan, and trained with education specialists for three weeks to instruct students in math, Italian, and English.

 “We had this program running where the pedagogical experts provided the training and also counseling in case the tutors had issues that they wanted to discuss one-on-one,” La Ferrara said.

The study was then repeated in 2022 with a new set of students and tutors at 10 different universities in Northern Italy. “So we were trying to test out and understand both during the pandemic, but also afterwards, whether this is an effective way to improve learning for the most disadvantaged,” La Ferrara said.

Of the 2,196 students in the sample, 42 percent were female, 23 percent were immigrants, and 29 percent had learning disorders.

The researchers looked at administrative data from the Italian Ministry of Education, long-term standardized test scores, the results of a standardized test administered by the research team, and surveys of parents, students, tutors, and teachers. They found that performance, especially in math, improved for nearly every student both during and after the pandemic.

Surprisingly, Carlana said they also found the tutoring had “very strong effects on these other soft dimensions, like psychological well-being, aspiration, and social emotional skills, even if our program is not directly targeted to those.”

Researchers surveyed participants about their aspirations for college and high school and their belief in faith or luck as the key to success. To measure well-being, researchers used the Children’s Depression Screener. They found that the most disadvantaged pupils, especially immigrant students, had the greatest improvement in soft skills.

“When we look at the effect on happiness and depression, those improvements are driven by immigrant children,” La Ferrara said. “Their ability to be in touch with peers when schools are closed, these are students who probably have fewer social networks — maybe they don’t get the call, they’re not on the same WhatsApp groups, or whatever. So for these more disadvantaged or more isolated students, the tutor becomes a very important window outside the family.”

However, as in-person learning resumed, the soft skills benefits for students lessened.

“I feel like in part it could be related to the fact that now the students have a wider set of opportunities outside [of tutoring] either to improve the soft skills that could be the more beneficial in in-person interaction compared to online interaction,” Carlana added.

One thing that proved eye-opening for the researchers was the effect on tutors. La Ferrara and Carlana surveyed participating tutors and those who applied but were not selected due to capacity. They asked questions attempting to gauge empathy and attitudes about the role of hard work, luck, and social connections in achieving success.

“We found that the volunteers who had had become tutors had significantly more empathy toward others, but no different beliefs on the importance of luck versus effort,” La Ferrara said. “So we think this is an aspect that deserves more work, because all the existing studies on in-person tutoring tend to focus on what tutoring does to the recipient, the student, but it’s an important experience for the tutor, especially when they are volunteers … it could be a life-changing experience for some of these younger tutors.”

The researchers are currently in the process of following up with tutors to see how and whether the program impacted their post-graduation career paths.

The two also are working on studying the program in different countries and with different experimental designs to better target and assign students to tutors.

“We like the idea that this could be implementable in many settings, and in fact, one of the settings where we ran the program for two years was the Dominican Republic, which is very different from Italy,” La Ferrara said. “And so it created challenges in adapting the program in recruiting tutors from a very different institutional setting. But in the future, this could be picked up more.”

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