Service Locations, Dayton Metro Library Rock Your Homework and Summer Programs:

• Northwest Library
• Madden Hills Library

Service Hour Options:

School-year Minimum Time: 300 hours from September 2021-April 2022 (about 10-12 hours a week). Stipend total is up to $2,895 and Education Award up to $1,342.86

School-year Reduced Half-Time: 675 hours from September 2021-April 2022 (about 23 hours a week). Stipend total is up to $6,514 and Education Award up to $2,417.17.

Summer Minimum Time: 300 hours from May 2022-August 2022 (about 23 hours a week). Stipend total is up to $2,895 and Education Award up to $1,342.86.

Position Overview:

This volunteer opportunity is responsible for actively listening and assisting students with their homework or project questions and aiding with other out-of-school time programming.

• Assisting students with homework and project needs by actively listening and having an open-ended discussion. Reviews homework assignments and provides constructive feedback.
• Assisting students in developing skills in a variety of school subjects and creating a culture of higher learning.
• Assist students and parents in using the HelpNow by Brainfuse service on the Library website.
• Discussing and teaching effective study skills such as organizing homework, proofreading, using study guides, taking notes from a textbook, and more.
• Showing students how to use the Library as a tool for research and homework needs.
• Referring students to Library staff who request assistance on researching Library databases and finding various Library materials.
• Sharing knowledge and experiences on identified subject matters, as needed.
• Support tracking the requests, needs, and contacts members have with library patrons.

Qualifications: 

Must be over 18 years old, hold a high school degree or its equivalent. Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident. Must pass a criminal background check. Background check qualifications include no history of sex offenses, abuse against children and or felony conviction of a murder.

• University of Dayton students preferred
• Ability to determine a student’s information needs; to actively listen and assist library patrons.
• Ability to use computer equipment and standard office equipment required. Proficient in using email, Microsoft Office products, and the Internet.
• Represents the Library professionally when dealing with staff, managers, vendors, contractors, colleagues and members of the public.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their cultural background, status, lifestyle choices, or position. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views.
• Asks for and offers help when needed. Informs supervisor of problems or concerns.
• Comfortable working in the construct of a project team; exhibits cooperative attitude while working on all service tasks and willingly assists others; able to prioritize and plan assigned activities; and, uses time efficiently.

Service Locations:

• Dayton Public Schools’ Neighborhood School Centers and their non-profit partners’ Family Resource Coordinators
• YMCA - Cleveland Elementary School
• YMCA - Edison Elementary School
• Dayton Children’s Hospital - Kiser Elementary School
• East End Community Services Corporation - Ruskin Elementary School

Service Hour Options:

• School-year Minimum Time: 300 hours from September 2021-April 2022 (about 10-12 hours a week). Stipend total is up to $2,895 and Education Award up to $1,342.86
• Summer Minimum Time: 300 hours from May 2022-Aug 2022 (about 23 hours a week). Stipend total is up to $2,895 and Education Award up to $1,342.86

Position Overview:

This volunteer opportunity will assist the Family Resource Coordinator with out-of-school programming, educational and mentoring support of students, supporting efforts at family and community engagement, assisting with coordinating volunteers at the school, and recruitment of fellow University of Dayton students to volunteer and support family empowerment events.

• Assisting the Family Resource Coordinator in engaging school families in empowerment opportunities and educational enrichment programs;
• Collaborating with the Family Resource Coordinator in finding resources to support and empower families;
• Assisting in identifying volunteers that will support family engagement initiatives and after-school enrichment programming;
• Providing coaching and educational support activities with school children and their families during out-of-school times;
• Participating in the collection of data for program evaluation, program improvement, and program development;
• Find community resources which will support the students including coordinating, identifying, and systematically recording resources available to families and students within Dayton Public Schools.

Qualifications:

Must be over 18 years old, enrolled in the University of Dayton, hold a high school degree or its equivalent. Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident. Must pass a criminal background check. Background check qualifications include no history of sex offenses, abuse against children and or felony conviction of a murder.

• Ability to actively listen and provide needed educational and social-emotional support to children and their families.
• Ability to use computer equipment and standard office equipment is required. Proficient in using email, Microsoft Office products, and the Internet.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their cultural background, status, lifestyle choices, or position. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views;
• Asks for and offers help when needed. Informs supervisor of problems or concerns. The member should be comfortable working in the construct of a project team
• Exhibits cooperative attitude while working on all service tasks and willingly assists others;
• Able to prioritize and plan assigned activities; and uses time efficiently.