Homework Help Volunteers Needed - Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Marysville, and Lake Stevens

Homework Help volunteers provide academic support to students in Grades K-12. Alongside library staff, Homework Help volunteers play a key role in encouraging students as they study and learn. Homework Help programs are two hours long on a weekday afternoon or early evening, beginning in January 2026, at Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, and Mill Creek libraries. Please contact Christine Stansfield, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, at cstansfield@-sno-isle.org for more information or apply online at www.sno-isle.org/volunteers.

Volunteers must be 16 or older, commit to serving a minimum of six months, and participate in a two-hour training session. Volunteers 18 years and older must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check. Volunteers aged 16-17 must provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member in lieu of a background check.

Tasks:

• Arrive 15 minutes before the start of Homework Help.
• Work with library staff to create a friendly and welcoming environment.
• Actively listen to a student’s homework questions and assist them to the best of your ability.
• Praise and reinforce a student’s work and effort. Provide constructive feedback as needed.
• If a student does not have a specific assignment requiring help, facilitate a learning game provided by the library, or practice reading together.
• Refer a student or parent/caregiver to library staff when needed.
• Participate in 5-10 minute group debrief following the end of Homework Help.

Skills & Abilities:

• Homework Help volunteers should demonstrate the following skills and abilities to successfully participate in this program:
• Arrive consistently at the expected date and time.
• Exhibit patience and respect when interacting with students, parents, and caregivers.
• Accept directions from library staff, follow library policies and procedures, and adhere to standards set forth in the volunteer training.
• If a current student, have a 3.0 GPA or higher. If not a current student, have a minimum of 2 years of experience in an educational or tutoring setting.
• Application Process:
• Complete the online application and supplemental questions.
• If 16 or 17, provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
• If 18 or older, consent to the background check process.
• Participate in brief interview with library staff.

Supervision:

Volunteers will receive support from local staff administering the program. Volunteers report to the Volunteer Coordinator or Library Manager at the library where they are volunteering.