New Yorkers who would like to help students learn are invited to an Open House on volunteer opportunities at Brooklyn Public Library. BPL staff will provide information on the After-School Homework Helper program for prospective volunteers, answer questions and assist with the application process. The Open House is organized by BPL Office of Volunteer Services.
Volunteers provide help with school assignments and encourage children in the learning process.
Volunteers also introduce and instruct children on the use of library resources such as directories, indices, websites and other reference materials. The ideal volunteer for the After-School Homework Helpers program has a strong commitment to working with children, an approachable manner and the ability to get along with a diverse group of children. Volunteers with good computer skills are helpful, especially with a knowledge of web-based technology. Knowledge oflanguages other than English is also a bonus. Volunteers are asked for a minimum commitment of three hours one weekday afternoon per week for a minimum of 10 weeks.