You truly must witness the expressions from the students as they meet their mentors each day. The Al Hampton Mentoring Program is an academically structured program that pairs a student with a mentor from the community. The program services students in grades first through fourth. There are seven, 30-minute sessions a day beginning at 8:00…
Do you have a therapy dog in your family? Do you and your therapy dog enjoy working with children? Tales to Tails Volunteers are an important part of our team, providing the opportunity to children to read to certified therapy dogs in the safe environment of the library. But, the dogs don’t do all the…
Do you like working with children? Are you passionate about childhood hunger? Are you reliable and dependable? The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County seeks volunteers to serve as Summer Meals Program Assistants. Summer Meals Program Assistants are essential in our branches to provide needed meals to kids who may otherwise go without food…
Do you like working with children? Are you passionate about childhood hunger? Are you reliable and dependable? The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County seeks volunteers to serve as After School Snack Program Assistants. After School Snack Program Assistants are essential in our branches to ensure that children are provided after school snacks and…
Do you enjoy working with teens? Teen Program Support Assistants are essential in our branches to provide assistance to librarians as they prepare for and offer programming for our teenage patrons. Typical work includes preparation for programs and working with teens during activities.
Do you enjoy working with children? Have an interest in arts and crafts? The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County seeks volunteers to serve as Children’s Program Support Assistants. Children’s Program Support Assistants are essential in our branches to provide assistance to librarians as they prepare for and offer programming for our young patrons.…
Do you love working with children? Are you creative? Good at planning activities and games? The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County seeks volunteers to serve as After School Activities Assistants. After School Activities Assistants are essential in our branches to ensure that children are engaged in safe, calm, and entertaining activities during after…
We need certified yoga instructors who are interested in leading or assisting yoga and mindfulness classes at various locations around town. The first step is for volunteers to meet with Erica so that she can assess which locations might be the best fit for their experience/interest. Volunteers always have the option to shadow a class…
Child Enrichment Volunteers assist with childcare during after-school activities that are fun and engaging for children experiencing homelessness. Responsibilities include assisting staff with activities which may include crafts, general play, homework help, overseeing children/participate/take photos during guest activities such as therapy dog visits, kid’s yoga, circus visits, etc., reading stories to children, offering homework help,…
Each evening, participants trickle in to play games, work on homework, color, and have a snack before the class begins an organized craft together. As youth develop their creative abilities, they are also acquiring life skills by discovering means of positive self-expression and cooperation with peers.