Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Cuyahoga County Public Library. We're always looking for individuals willing to give their time and talent to help us make our community an even better place to live, work, and play.
Please see below for a list of our current volunteer opportunities. This list changes frequently, so please check back often or bookmark this page. If you have any questions or would like more information about our volunteer opportunities, please email us at volunteering@cuyahogalibrary.org or call our Volunteer Coordinator at 216.749.9400.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
1-2-3 READ | HOMEWORK CENTERS | STEAM | ADULT LITERACY | LITERACY LIAISONS
DEA EXHIBIT | BECOME A FRIEND
Students who cannot read at grade level by the end of third grade are far more likely to perform poorly in school and eventually drop out. We must do all we can to keep struggling readers from falling behind. Through our 1-2-3 READ program, we partner with local school districts to identify at-risk students in grades K – 2 and help them get back on track. Students enrolled in the program visit their local library branch two to four times per week after school. There, they practice their reading skills with volunteers and take part in literacy-based games and activities.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Complete our online Volunteer Application.
- Complete a background check.
- Attend a volunteer training session.
Our award-winning after-school Homework Centers program has impacted the lives of thousands of at-risk students in grades K – 8. Through the program we seek not only to help improve students' grades and subject comprehension, but to improve their attitudes toward school and increase their self esteem. Students who participate in the program receive homework assistance from volunteers in the following school subjects:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
Students also take part in educational games and activities designed to foster a lifelong love for learning. We currently offer the Homework Centers program at
10 Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
We're looking for individuals who are interested in helping students better understand their homework assignments and improve their subject comprehension.
If your volunteer application is accepted, Cuyahoga County Public Library will provide you with the necessary training to become a Homework Centers program tutor.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Complete our online Volunteer Application.
- You must be at least 14 years old.
- Complete a background check.
Help students ages 11 to 18 explore 21
st century skills. Open yourself to a new experience working in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math (a.k.a. STEAM). Cuyahoga County Public Library is excited to recruit volunteers with a desire to engage with students and help generate their curiosity at
STEAM programs.
Volunteer Requirements:
- You must complete our online Volunteer Application.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must complete a background check.
If you can read this, you are needed. Cuyahoga County Public Library is recruiting volunteers to assist Aspire Greater Cleveland meet its mission of literacy for every adult. Aspire Greater Cleveland provides basic skills, GED preparation and job support services to adults so that they may attain self-sufficiency and independence.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Complete our online Volunteer Application.
- You must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school.
- Attend a volunteer training session.
- Tutors and students meet twice a week for 1.5 hours each session.
We're looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about early childhood literacy to meet with new parents at
MetroHealth Medical Center once a week. As a volunteer
New Baby Literacy Liaison you will be asked to visit the parents of newborns born at MetroHealth to share information about our New Baby Literacy program and distribute free copies of Cuyahoga County Public Library's New Baby Literacy Kits. Each kit contains a variety of helpful resources, tips and activities for new parents to help their child develop the skills they need to become proficient readers.
If your volunteer application is accepted, Cuyahoga County Public Library will provide you with training to help you coach new parents on the importance of reading to their child, beginning at birth. You will also receive volunteer visitor training provided by the nursing staff at MetroHealth Medical Center. Volunteer for this opportunity by completing the MetroHealth Medical Center online application.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Complete a MetroHealth Volunteer Application Form to be considered for this volunteer opportunity.
- You must be at least 18 years old, complete a reference and background check and be willing to make at least a six-month commitment.
The following volunteer positions are available:
- Exhibit Docent — guides visitors through the exhibit.
- Group Presenter — an expert in their field that is willing to provide group presentations on topics relevant to their field of expertise. Relevant topics include mental health, substance use, abuse, prevention and treatment, and criminal justice.
- Youth Support Services — volunteers should have a background in mentoring, mental health, substance use, and counseling and would be comfortable meeting with youth experiencing acute distress.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our online volunteer application or contact Exhibit Educator Ashley Gristwood at 216.749.9412 or agristwood@cuyahogalibrary.org.
Another way to get involved in your community is to join a local Friends of the Library group. Cuyahoga County Public Library has 25 Friends of the Library groups who volunteer their time and energy to help raise funds to support Library programs, exhibitions, special events and more.
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