Volunteer: Center for the Book Printing Press Volunteer (BF & JR)Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Special Collection's Library's Center for the Book!
Purpose: To teach children and adults about the history of the written word Qualifications: Scheduling flexibility - time involved varies according to demand for field trips Patience Willingness to work closely with a small group Access to email for scheduling purposes Able to learn and communicate about different eras in the history of writing Able to assist adults and children with simple activities that reinforce their learning Able to follow oral and written instructions Good with children and groups Good presentation skills Printing press experience requiredPhysical Requirements: Good eyesight, hearing, and small motor skills Moderate lifting, pushing, pullingResponsible to: Branch Volunteer Coordinator/Center for the Book Activity Coordinator Key responsibilities: Learn one or more areas of the docent curriculum well enough to teach the material to children and adults; help to run activity stations which include hieroglyphic stamps and letter illumination; perform rudimentary typesetting; and operate and clean a replica of a common printing press. Note: A background check will be required before you can be scheduled for a shift. Organization: Special Collections Library Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Special Collection's Library's Center for the Book!
Purpose: To teach children and adults about the history of the written word Qualifications: Scheduling flexibility - time involved varies according to demand for field trips Patience Willingness to work closely with a small group Access to email for scheduling purposes Able to learn and communicate about different eras in the history of writing Able to assist adults and children with simple activities that reinforce their learning Able to follow oral and written instructions Good with children and groups Good presentation skills Printing press experience requiredPhysical Requirements: Good eyesight, hearing, and small motor skills Moderate lifting, pushing, pullingResponsible to: Branch Volunteer Coordinator/Center for the Book Activity Coordinator Key responsibilities: Learn one or more areas of the docent curriculum well enough to teach the material to children and adults; help to run activity stations which include hieroglyphic stamps and letter illumination; perform rudimentary typesetting; and operate and clean a replica of a common printing press. Note: A background check will be required before you can be scheduled for a shift. Organization: Special Collections Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 87102 Allow Groups: No |