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Read aloud at Leidy School library

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: West Philadelphia Alliance for Children--WePAC

Posted on: February 15, 2013

Volunteer Opportunity description

WePAC is looking for some great new volunteers to read with kids at the Leidy Elementary School library!

WePAC-- the West Philadelphia Alliance for Children-- donates books, updates school libraries and trains community members as library volunteers who work as a team to run the library.

Library volunteers read aloud with students, check out books together and work on fun literacy activities during the school day. WePACencourages curiosity and seeks to foster a life-long love of reading and learning.

No library experience required …only a love to read!

Join a new volunteer orientation session to learn more!Emailinfo@wepac.orgfor orientation dates, to schedule an interview, or for more information.

WePAC has additional volunteer opportunities Monday to Friday, including in classrooms and after school in elementary schools around West Philadelphia.

Thank you Leidy volunteers

How to apply

What is required for you to volunteer:

  • Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
  • Complete child abuse and background checks, as required by the Philadelphia School District
  • Commit to volunteering two to three hours per week
  • Self-motivated and self-directed

Please email info@wepac.org to register for orientation or for more information.

Location

3603 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Leidy School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Details

Extra details
Training provided
Keywords
literacy, reading, writing, schools, libraries
Owner's areas of focus
1, 0, 3, 2, 5, Library or resource center, 6, Education, 4

Time Commitment

Duration
3 months or longer
Time commitment
Occasional (weekly or monthly)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Fixed schedule

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