Volunteer Opportunities at the Micanopy Branch

The Micanopy branch is located at
706 NE Cholokka Blvd
Micanopy Florida 32667

If you'd like to volunteer for any of these positions, please see the volunteer application form for minors or for adults, or contact Volunteer Program Specialist Elmira K. Warren by email or by phone at 352-334-3943.

Basic Literacy Tutor

Provides basic literacy intervention/instruction to adult struggling readers in the Library’s Literacy Program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides basic literacy instruction/intervention to adult learners.
  • Maintains a regular twice-weekly tutoring schedule.
  • Participates in professional development and/or NOW! Foundations booster sessions as needed.
  • Works one-on-one or in a small group setting.
  • Submits required monthly reports on time.
Qualifications:

Must be a native English speaker or possess native-like fluency without impediment. Must successfully complete NOW! Foundations training series. Demonstrates good verbal communication and organizational skills. Demonstrates patience and compassion for challenged populations. Adherence to strict privacy practices. 

Time Committment:

Ability to meet twice weekly with an adult learner on non-consecutive days for approximately one hour each meeting.

Reports to:

ACLD Literacy Coordinator 

Dress Code:
Casual (refer to ACLD dress code procedures)

English Language Tutor

Provides English language instruction and conversation practice to adult English language learners (ELLs) in the Library’s Literacy Program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitates English learning and practice opportunities for adult learners.
  • Maintains a regular tutoring schedule.
  • Participates in professional development as needed.
  • Works one-on-one or provides small group instruction.
  • Submits required monthly reports on time.
Qualifications:

Must be a native English speaker or possess native-like fluency without impediment. Demonstrates good verbal communication and organizational skills. Demonstrates patience and compassion for challenged populations. Adherence to strict privacy practices. 

Time Committment:

Ability to meet weekly with an adult learner for approximately one hour each meeting.

Reports to:

ACLD Literacy Coordinator 

Dress Code:
Casual (refer to ACLD dress code procedures)

Teen Assistant

Assists library staff in preparing programs for children and teens. Sorts and shelves library materials. Ensures collections are straight and orderly. Checks shelves for accurate placement of library materials. Searches for library material from daily pick lists. Assists staff in creating themed displays of library material.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Retrieves items on daily hold lists
  • Shelves, straightens, and organizes library materials
  • Prepares materials to be used in library programs
  • Assists with program setup and take-down
Qualifications:

Able to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work accurately with numbers and letters. Attention to detail.

Time Committment:

Ability to serve a minimum of 1 hour per week and a maximum of 2 hours per week. Available to serve Sundays between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and/or Monday through Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Reports to:

Senior Library Specialist. Branch Manager in absence of Senior Library Specialist.

Dress Code:
Casual (refer to ACLD dress code procedures)