Rochester Public Library: HELP!

What? Books, movies, computers and more all for the low cost of a library card.
Who? High School students and beyond can volunteer.
Volunteer Process Time: Took me around 2 months but the process can be shortened if you quickly contact the volunteer coordinators.
Website: http://www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org/


Thursday, January 10th marked my first tutoring session at the Rochester Public Library. The experience was great but I quickly learned that I couldn’t make an impact without assistance from other volunteers.

The first two young adults that entered the tutoring room were looking for help with their mathematic homework. I can figure a problem out given time, but I’m no math pro. We would have been lost if another tutoring volunteer hadn’t of arrived. Even better, the volunteer tutor was a math teacher.

Volunteering at a new place can be tricky. That’s why my motto is to never be like the guy who keeps driving and refuses to stop and ask for directions. We all need some help.

Rochester Public Library: Tricks of the Trade

Rochester Public Library
What? A public source for books, learning, events and more. Volunteer work includes tutoring, maintaining a book store, and working toward tidying up shelves with circulation.
Who? Mature high school students and up.
Volunteer Process Time: It took me a little over a month but can be done in two weeks time.

Website: http://www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org/

Soon, I will be volunteering at the library!

I completed orientation on Monday, Dec. 17 and should be able to start volunteering within the week.

For as long as I can remember, the smell and sound of pages turning has been comforting. I suppose one trick to the game of volunteer work is to make sure you do it somewhere that interest, excites, comforts or motivates you.

I hope to be tutoring, helping out with the library Facebook page and more. I will keep you posted.