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Special Volunteer Programs |
Assistant Shelver
Accuracy and ability to sort and arrange items into alphabetical and
numerical order is required. Volunteer will sort items on a
cart and place in order; may shelve media and paperbacks, does shelf
reading on an assigned section of shelving, and keeps the items in
good order.
Homework Help Center Tutor
Teen and
adult volunteers work one-on-one with students in Grades 1-6 on Tuesdays
from 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. and/or Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Teens should be in the National Honor Society or have high academic
grades. Volunteers who speak English/Spanish are especially
needed. Volunteers assist students with their homework.
Laubach Way to English
Volunteers receive 18 hours training in the Laubach Way to English
method and are matched with an adult student who wants to learn
English. Student and tutor meet in the Library at a time
agreeable to both. Typical commitment is 1-2 hours a week for
an extended period. There is no need to speak another
language. Student and tutor materials are provided by a
literacy grant from the United Way of Tarrant County.
ESL Instructor
Qualified English as a Second Language instructors are needed to
lead a conversational English class at intermediate level or a
beginner class. Daytime or evening classes can be arranged.
Teachers without the ESL certification are eligible if willing to
attend 18 hours of Laubach Way to English tutoring.
Teacher's Aide, Adult Conversational English Class
Teaching or tutoring experience is not required, though it is a
plus. Volunteers will assist the instructor with the class and
be able to substitute in case of his or her absence. The class
meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This
program is funded by a literacy grant from the United Way of Tarrant
County.
Office Assistant (Circulation and Technical Services)
Filing, stamping cards, physically processing books, checking in
magazines and other routine tasks. Volunteers must enjoy
detail work and understand the importance of accuracy and neatness.
Shelf-Reader (Children's Department)
If you
enjoy detail work, you can be of great help in keeping the children's
books in order.
Desk
Assistant (Children's Department)
Love of children required and some database experience to have the
ability to learn the catalog system, as you fill in at the Youth Desk.
Junior Volunteer Program - Ages 14 and Up
For more information, please see Youth Services Librarian Linda
Evers, or call (817) 514-5866.
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