Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Storytime initiative is based on the success of our pilot program with the Austin Public Library featuring storytime in the clinic waiting room. This position requires a desire to be the center of attention, comfort with young children (ages 1-8) and a willingness to be theatrical in 30 minute spurts. As many of our young patients are Spanish speaking, this is an excellent opportunity to practice Spanish language skills before an easy-to-please audience.

This position has wide availability: Mon-Thurs, 9a-noon, 1-7 pm and Friday, 9a-noon, 1-4 pm. There will be an evening training for summertime readers on Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30-9 pm.

All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and willing to commit to two hours per week for at least four months. Depending on their level of interaction with patients, volunteers will be required to show proof of up-to-date immunizations, including measles, mumps and rubella, Tdap, varicella (chicken pox) and tuberculosis.

Volunteers are also required to attend a brief interview/orientation and submit to a criminal background check.

This opportunity is sponsored by: People's Community Clinic

Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) Minorities Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Health Literacy We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Child Care Public Speaking Health Care

Contact Person: Will Rice, Volunteer Coordinator, (512) 708-3108, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2909 N IH 35 Austin, TX 78722 (See a map)

Directions:

The clinic is located at the southeast corner of the Northbound IH 35 frontage road and E. 30th St.   Nearest Bus Stop: RR, 21/22, 5 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp