Volunteer at the Library

Assist children in an after-school homework help program.
Listen, guide and advise students between the ages of 6-12 in their studies. Available at Central Library and participating neighborhood libraries.

• Assist children one-on-one or in small groups with assignments in math, science, social studies and other topics providing direction, clarity, and understanding.
• Instruct children in the use of directories, indexes, and other reference materials.
• Promote the use of library resources by referring children to staff when appropriate.
• Track number of students served and hours worked.

• Must be at least 18 years of age (Parental permission required if under age 18)
• A strong commitment to working with children
• A friendly approachable manner
• Good communication skills
• Ability to get along with a diverse group of children
• Good computer skills are helpful, especially knowledge of web-based technology
• Knowledge of languages other than English may be helpful for some students
• Must be able to devote two hours per week to tutoring for at least one semester.

Opportunities are available at the following libraries:

• Central Library
• Zablocki Library
  

For more information on the program contact the Coordinator of Youth Services at (414) 286-3078.

For more details on the program or hours needed contact any of the above locations and ask for the children’s librarian.

Applications accepted year round.

1. Complete application
2. Print and sign the application (applications will not be accepted without signature)
3. Return signed application:

   By Mail	Office of Volunteer Services Milwaukee Public Library 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
   In Person	To a librarian at any Milwaukee Public Library
   By Fax	(414) 286-3831
   By Email	LibraryHumanResourcesDepartment@milwaukee.gov (signed applications should be in pdf format)

4. Your completed application will be reviewed, and if there are any possible matches with currently available volunteer opportunities, we will contact you.  You may also be asked to participate in an in-person interview.