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Volunteers

Fill out a volunteer application and return it to the Human Resources Office at the East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 531-6333, x1251 with questions.

Volunteer Opportunities - Adults

Adult Literacy Tutors

Share your love of reading. Tutor an adult once a week for 2 hours. Work one-on-one with an adult to improve their reading, writing, comprehensive or English language skills. No teaching experience required. Training is required and provided, and all sessions must be attended.

Wednesday, May 29 at Penrose Library (Carnegie Reading Room) from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Complete an application and return to the Literacy Office at Penrose Library.

Location(s):

Penrose Library

Hours:

Varies

Paws to Read Volunteers

Children, Dogs and Reading = Fun at Your Library! You and your well-mannered dog can become a "Paws to Read" reading team, encouraging children to read aloud or tell a story to a non-judgmental listener...your dog. The Paws to Read program builds fluency and confidence in a budding reader. Must have Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog certifications.

Learn more by calling 531-6333, x1251.

Location(s):

Sand Creek Library

Fountain Library

Monument Library

Old Colorado City Library

Hours:

Varies

Speak English Facilitators

Meet community members from around the world. Facilitate weekly Speak English groups. Provide adult English language learners with a friendly and supportive place to practice informal social conversation. Pre-registration is required.