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Position Description

This is an unpaid volunteer position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the screening process based on current library needs.

At this time, the North Central Library is looking to fill the volunteer position of Reading Bridge Mentors.

• Reading Bridge Mentors (open to volunteers ages 15+)
  

All roles require a minimum commitment of 3 months with typical shifts of 1-2 hours per week.

• If you are an adult looking to volunteer for one-time events throughout the year, please contact the Friends of the Anoka County Library. The Friends are an all-volunteer nonprofit group that raise funds and increase awareness of the library. They hold 3 book sales throughout the year (January, May, October) and assist library staff with programs and outreach events in the community on an as-needed basis.
• If you are a teen looking for 5 hours or less to complete a school requirement or a one-time service event, please visit our Service Programs Calendar to sign up for individual service programs.

Pay & Benefits

• Unpaid Volunteer

Work Location

North Central branch located at 17565 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Library Volunteer.

Reading Bridge Mentor Duties:

• Meet with your assigned student at the library each week at the same day and time during after-school hours for the Reading Bridge season (fall, winter, summer)
• Lead a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grader in weekly 45-minute sessions including reading aloud to the student, having the student read aloud, playing games and doing activities designed to build literacy skills, choosing books to read together and checkout for reading at home, and setting goals for the week to come.
• Reading Mentors must complete an online training and a short in-person orientation at the library before mentoring.
• To learn more about the Reading Bridge program, visit our Reading Mentors webpage.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you toFind Your Pathwith Anoka County!Hear from other Anoka County employeeshere.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO