Stanislaus County Library

Volunteer Job Description - LearningQuest

Purpose of Position: LearningQuest is a Stanislaus County Library program designed to make basic literacy services available to all English speaking adults throughout Stanislaus County. We are currently seeking volunteers to help facilitate adult learners in achieving their literacy goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic reading and writing skills in English.
• Desire to make a real difference in someone's life.
• Willingness to use new educational approaches.

Responsible To

• Program Director, Tutor-Student Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Completion of literacy workshop training.
• Complete and return monthly tutor report.
• Plan lessons tailored to the needs of your adult learner.

Training Provided

• Tutor and learner literacy workshop with additional ongoing trainings offered.
• We provide training, in-services, books and materials in a safe environment.

Support

• Friendly staff available to assist you with your tutoring needs.

Opportunities

• One-on-one tutoring
• Families for Literacy
• Spelling, Reading, and Writing

Benefits of Volunteering

• Satisfaction derived from helping others reach their goals.
• Opportunities to use your special skills and make new friends.

Time Commitment

• Three hours per week

Length of Commitment

• Six months minimum

Contact: LearningQuest's Adult Literacy and KidsQuest Office
1032 11th St.
Modesto, CA 95354
209-522-0656

Volunteer Job Description - Library Helper

Purpose of Position: To help library staff complete a variety of daily tasks necessary to the operation of the library. May include work on special one-time projects.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to arrange material in alphabetical and numerical order
• Ability to work quickly and accurately
• Ability to become familiar with the Dewey Decimal System
• Ability to push, bend, stretch, lift, and kneel
• Knowledge of basic computer skills may be needed
• Flexibility

Responsible To

• Assigned supervisor

Responsibilities

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Sorting books and other materials
• Locating materials from bibliographic lists
• Updating files
• Photocopying
• Use of word processor and/or graphics software
• Straightening and cleaning bookshelves
• Cleaning or recovering library materials
• Indexing
• Giving supervisor sufficient notice if time off is needed
• Working with library catalog

Training Provided

• Orientation to library
• Computer skills needed to fulfill given responsibilities
• Instruction on shelf reading and straightening.
• Instruction and guidance relating to specific projects or programs.

Benefits of Volunteering

• Satisfaction of providing a needed service to community and library staff
• Gain skills and work experience

Time Commitment

• A minimum of one hour per week

Length of Commitment

• Variable

Contact: Angelique Prendez
(209) 558-7801