The Seattle Public Library

Homework Helpers

(Posted 7/14/09)

The Seattle Public Library is seeking Homework Helpers for the 2009-2010 school year.  Homework Helpers assist elementary, middle and high school students with understanding homework assignments, developing study skills and learning approaches for solving math problems.  English is a second language for the majority of the students.

 

More information

Homework Helpers are asked to assist students for two hours per week throughout the school year.  There are volunteer openings at the following branches:

 

Beacon Hill Branch  2821 Beacon Avenue South

Homework Help Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Broadview Branch  12755 Greenwood Avenue North

Homework Help Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

 

Columbia Branch  4721 Rainier Avenue South

Homework Help Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

 

Delridge Branch  5423 Delridge Way SW

Homework Help Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Douglass-Truth Branch  2300 East Yesler Way

Homework Help Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

International District-Chinatown Branch  713 Eighth Avenue South

Homework Help Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Lake City Branch  12501 – 28th Avenue NE

Homework Help Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

NewHolly Branch  7058 - 32nd Avenue South

Homework Help Hours:  Monday - Wednesday, 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

 

Northgate Branch  10548 Fifth Avenue NE

Homework Help Hours:  Tuesday - Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Rainier Beach Branch  9125 Rainier Avenue South

Homework Help Hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 

South Park Branch  8604 Eighth Avenue South

Homework Help Hours:  Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

For a map of branch locations, please see: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch.

 

Please help the Library promote this volunteer opportunity.  If you s who would like to tutor students next school year, please contact Anne Vedella, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at anne.vedella@spl.org to request application materials by Friday, July 31.  Interviews will take place in July and early August.