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Website San Mateo County Library - East Palo Alto Branch
Volunteers are matched with a student and work with them once a week at the library to establish rapport and build on academic skills. The Quest Learning Center at the East Palo Alto Library has been providing a supportive environment that encourages academic and social growth since 1999.
Duties include:
– Assist student with homework in a specific academic subject
– Help student determine and achieve their academic goals
– Serve as a positive role model
Program Hours:
The East Palo Alto Library is open year-round. Hours of operation are Mondays-Thursdays from 10 am – 8 pm, Fridays from 10 am – 6 pm, Saturdays from 9 am – 5 pm, and Sundays from 1 pm – 5 pm. During the school year, students can usually meet at the library as early as 4:00 pm. During the summer, student schedules tend to be more flexible.
Requirements:
- Background check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation and Training
- Minimum 1 hour per week for 8 weeks
For details about this opportunity, email landa@smcl.org