The Santa Barbara Central Library seeks volunteers for Youth Services’ Homework Help Program.
Adults and teens interested in helping elementary school students with reading and homework will need to attend a 1 ½ hour training to prepare for this opportunity. The next training will be on Saturday, January 23rd from 1:30-3pm. The training will take place in the Island 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 volunteer 2 – 4 hours a week
- Sign up for a shift between 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
- Teens need to be at least a sophomore in high school, maintain a B GPA or above, and provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
- Volunteers 18 and older will need to complete a background check/livescan (free contingent on completing 20 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 the Children’s Desk at 805-564-5603 and provide your name, email address, phone number, and whether you are a teen or adult (18 and up).
