The Santa Barbara Central Library seeks volunteers for Youth Services’ Homework Help program for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Adults and teens interested in this pilot program that begins in March and goes through June, will need to attend one of the first two trainings to prepare for this opportunity.
Please choose the date that works for you and click on it to go to registration:
Tuesday, February 25, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 27, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
The trainings will take place in the Townley Room of the Santa Barbara Central Library, located at 40 E. Anapamu St.
Volunteers need to:
· Assist with children’s reading and/or homework
· Commit to work 2 – 4 hours a week
· Sign up for a shift between 3:15 – 7 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or 2:15 – 6 p.m. on Wednesdays
· Teens will need to be at least a sophomore in high school, maintain a B GPA or above, and provide a letter of recommendation from teacher
· Volunteers 18 and older will need to complete a background check/livescan (free contingent on completing 10 hours of service in our community) and a TB test through Partners in Education
Adults – Give back to the community and enrich your life!
Teens – Earn community service hours and enhance college applications!
To sign up for the training please call 805-564-5603 or register online by clicking on the training date above or from the Calendar of Events on SBPLibrary.org.
Attached is the job description and flyers for this opportunity.
We hope to see you in the library soon!
Thank you,
Frances Foschetti
Homework Help Coordinator
Santa Barbara Central Library
For information about Santa Barbara Public Library System events and programs, visit online at SBPLibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public. If you need special assistance to participate in a class, please contact Library Administration at (805) 564-5608