Volunteers are an essential part of our daily operations. If you are interested in volunteering your time and talents, we would love to hear from you. Pick up an application at any Scottsdale Public Library location or download a Volunteer Application from the City of Scottsdale website.
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Literacy Links Volunteer
How would you like to bring books and literacy activities to preschool children in Scottsdale? Join the library’s Literacy Links program where volunteers present monthly book talks at city preschools and child care centers. You will bring a box of 25 – 50 picture books and a set a literacy activities and will present a storytime where you will share your excitement and enthusiasm of children’s picture books. You must be able to provide your own transportation and give a one year commitment of working with at least one preschool site. Training will be provided.
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Bilingual Storytime Presenter
We are looking for bilingual adults who speak Spanish to help with children's programs at Paiute Neighborhood Center. If you like working with children 0-6 years of age this is a great job for you. All training will be provided.
For more information please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 480.312.6016
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ESL Instructor
We are looking for volunteer help to teach English as a second language. Certification and/or similar previous instruction is required. Classes are currently held on Saturdays at 11 am but scheduling could be flexible.
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Spanish/English Social Conversational Group Leader
We are looking for volunteer help to assist leading our bilingual conversational group. This is a fun social program that runs in the Spring and Fall for Spanish speakers to practice English and English speakers to practice Spanish.
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Storytime Presenter – Dad
We are looking for male to help assist with our Dads and Tots Storytime on Saturdays. Training is provided but need reliable individuals.
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Host
We are looking for volunteers to help greet and assist customers with directional questions and help monitor the library. These are afternoon shifts during the week and will involve working closely with teens and children.
For more information please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 480.312.6110.
Paging
We are looking for volunteers to help shelve materials in the library. This is a physical task and requires bending, reaching and pushing carts of materials. We are looking for help on weekdays in the afternoon. All training will be provided.
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