[Libs-Or] Multnomah County Library is looking for facilitators for Summer Reading volunteer training

Amy HONISETT amyh at multcolib.org
Mon Jan 22 14:39:59 PST 2024


Multnomah County Library is seeking trainers to deliver Summer Reading
Program <https://multcolib.org/summer-reading> training to Summer Reading
volunteers. The curriculum will be delivered in a classroom style setting
at a variety of library locations this May and June.

To apply: By February 5, 2024, please send your resume and a cover letter
to Becky Blumer at beckyb at multcolib.org. Your cover letter should include
information about your experience delivering in person, classroom-style
training.

If you are a current MCL employee, your application process is different -
please contact Becky for additional information.

Time commitment: Trainers commit to a minimum of four, 2.5 hour trainings
and up to ten hours of prep time

Locations: various library locations
<https://multcolib.org/hours-and-locations> across Multnomah County

Tasks and responsibilities:

   -

   Attend train the trainer session to learn about the training curriculum
   and delivery
   -

   Prepare to deliver the training content
   -

   Arrive at the library location a minimum of 30 minutes early
   -

   Deliver training content to volunteer groups (typically between 15 - 20
   volunteers)
   -

   Share feedback with Volunteer Services staff for continuous improvement
   of the training materials and delivery


Payment: This is a contract engagement. $250 per commitment, not to exceed
$2000 or 7 trainings and one train the trainer session.

About the training:

This training is designed to provide Library volunteers with the
information they need to support the Summer Reading program. Most Summer
Reading volunteers are between the ages of 13 - 17, with a few adult
volunteers.

This training will happen during the last week of May and the first two
weeks of June. Each training  is 2.5 hours in length. The first 2 hours are
facilitated by the trainer and the last 30 minutes are facilitated by the
library staff.

Training topics include:

   -

   Summer Reading game overview
   -

   Volunteer role
   -

   Safety at the library
   -

   Customer service


Skills and Qualifications:

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   Experience delivering pre-established curriculum
   -

   Engaging presentation style
   -

   Enjoy working with youth
   -

   Experience working with youth, preferred



*Amy Honisett*
*Manager, Learning and Organizational Development*
Multnomah County Library
971-202-3822
multcolib.org
amyh at multcolib.org
Pronouns: she/her


*Learning + Organization Development: *adapt, connect, empower.
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