The Homework Help Center (HHC) provides students with access to reference tools, technology, and people who can help them with their homework. HHC volunteers assist students in grades K-12 with their homework and studies. HHC volunteers are not tutors, nor should they represent themselves as tutors or prescribe courses of action for students outside of visiting the HHC.
Immediate Supervisor:
Homework Help Center Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Answer questions related to homework assignments.
- Review homework papers, looking for errors and ways for the students to easily improve their assignments. Point out information that is incorrect or missing.
- Teach students to use reference materials.
- Model and reinforce literacy skills and good basic study skills.
- Support the education and enrichment of the students by organizing and implementing supplementary materials for student use, assisting with projects, providing computer support, and related tasks, as requested by the Homework Help Center Coordinator.
Position Requires:
- Advanced literacy skills
- Knowledge of elementary, middle school-level and high school math, science, social studies, etc.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to respond appropriately to patrons while establishing a good rapport.
- Willingness to work with students on any subject.
- Ability to work with several students at a time.
- Adaptable to helping students using the methods currently taught by the schools.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to use a personal computer.
Special Requirements:
Volunteers in this position should be excellent communicators, be comfortable working with youth ages 5-17, and demonstrate patience and a concern for students and their educational needs.
Time Involvement:
The HHC is open Monday-Thursday, 2:30-6:30 p.m. during the school year. Volunteers are asked to commit to a regular weekly schedule of between 3- 6 hours/week depending on volunteer’s availability and library needs. To ensure adequate staffing during HHC hours, we ask that HHC volunteers honor their voluntary commitment and give at least two weeks’ notice when leaving the volunteer position permanently. Vacations, illnesses, etc. are expected and will be accommodated.
Training:
Volunteers will receive a library tour and volunteer orientation with the Community Relations Coordinator. Volunteers will receive an orientation to the HHC and more detailed training with the Homework Help Center Coordinator.
Programs for all age groups are among the Library’s most popular offerings. Volunteers help library staff set up and/or present programs effectively and ensure a pleasant experience for all participants. Volunteers may also participate in special events at the library or in the community.
Immediate Supervisor:
Library Staff
Responsibilities:
Volunteers help library staff set up programs (handouts, decorations, refreshments, etc.)
welcome community members to programs, and assist in presenting large programs as needed. Volunteers may also staff information tables or serve as greeters at special events. Volunteers perform additional duties and assignments as requested.
Position Requires:
- Desire to work with groups of people
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently or in groups
Special Requirements:
May require ability to stand for extended periods of time and/or ability to lift and carry up to 25 lb. Volunteers must provide own transportation to off-site events.
Time Involvement:
As needed. Most programs/events will be 1-4 hours on a single day. Volunteers may commit to or decline particular programs/events depending on availability and interest.
Training:
Volunteers will receive a library tour and volunteer orientation with the Community Relations Coordinator. Volunteer will be trained by Adult Services or Youth Services staff member.
Looking for a way to give back to your community and earn service hours? Pickerington Public Library has volunteen programs during the school year and the summer.
Volunteen applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, August 1, for the 2018-2019 school year.
If you are currently a Volunteen, please contact Colleen Bauman about volunteering for the 2018-2019 school year.
Eligibility
Volunteens must be at least 12 years old or entering grades 7-12.
School Year Volunteens
Typical activities include:
- Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
- Assisting with special projects and programs
- Assisting in the Homework Help Center
- Outreach
Summer Volunteens
Typical activities include:
- Assisting with Summer Reading Program
- Assisting with special projects
- Outreach – parades, Summer Feeding Program, Food Truck Frenzy, Farmer’s Market
Volunteen Orientation
In order to volunteer, volunteens must attend an orientation session before scheduling service hours. Orientation sessions will be held quarterly. Check the library calendar for specific dates and times.
Volunteen Recognition
Volunteens that have volunteered 100 hours or more hours or have volunteered on a consistently regular basis may request a letter of recommendation. Regular basis would be volunteering for TAB, HHC, special projects, or more than 4 months.
Volunteers that volunteer on a regular basis will be invited to attend the library volunteer recognition program. Volunteering can also count toward service credit for school/community organizations.
The library is a certifying organization of the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Volunteers that meet the criteria and eligibility will be recognized with a President’s Volunteer Service Award; teens 50+ hours, adults 100+ hours, groups 200+ hours.
