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 program will need to attend a training to prepare for this opportunity. The next trainings will be Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, Thursday, Sept. 11, 5:00-6:30pm, and Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 5:30-7pm. Please select one training date. The training 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 3:30 – 7 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or 2:30 – 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 reply to this email or call the message line 805-564-5632 and provide your name, email address, phone number, and whether you are a teen or adult (18 and up) or call the Children’s Desk 805-564-5603.
Attached is the job description and flyer 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 assistance to participate in a class, please contact Library Administration at (805) 564-5608