Days and Hours: Weekly, Mondays or Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm
Program Purpose : Helping K-3 students become better readers and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Volunteer Role Description : During the Reading Buddies program, volunteers pair up with young readers for 15-minutes of one-on-one reading practice, working individually with 4-8 students each session depending on participation. Library staff will guide volunteers on book selections and tools appropriate for each student’s reading level.
Skills Requested : Interest in working with early elementary students (experience with this age group a plus), strong reading skills, and a positive and patient approach to supporting young readers.
Preferred Commitment : Weekly participation as a Reading Buddies Volunteer is preferred. Weekly service helps ensure that every child who participates in the program is matched with a buddy. This weekly commitment also allows for relationships to develop, and consistency for students who attend regularly. The time commitment each session is approximately 2 hours.
Complete the volunteer application here and choose "Parsons Branch" in the "Location Preference" field. https://www.volgistics.com/appform/2031533482
Main Library (Downtown Columbus Location), 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US
Columbus Metropolitan Library includes Main Library (Downtown Columbus Location) and 22 branches across Franklin County. Columbus Metropolitan Library envisions a thriving community where wisdom prevails. The library’s purpose is to inspire reading, share resources, and connect people.
Open to All since 1873, Columbus Metropolitan Library is well known for its signature services and programs like School Help, Reading Buddies, Summer Reading Challenge and Ready for Kindergarten. With its Main Library and 22 branches, CML responds to areas of urgent community need: kids unprepared for kindergarten, third grade reading proficiency, high school graduation, college and career readiness and employment resources.
CML was named a 2011 National Medal Winner by the Institute for Museum and Library Services for work in community service, the highest honor for libraries and museums. CML was also named 2010 Library of the Year by Library Journal.
Parsons Branch1113 Parsons AvenueColumbus, OH 43206
September 20, 2024
