Rancho Bernardo Library Seeks Teen Ambassadors

RANCHO BERNARDO, CA — Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Seeking to fulfill service hours requirements for graduation?

The Rancho Bernardo branch of the San Diego Public Library circuit can help. Its representatives are currently on the prowl for ambassadors willing to lend a hand with its Summer Reading Program, which encourages children, teens and adults to read and stay active all season long.

"We are gearing up for Summer Reading Program and we are looking for a few good teens to help us out," said a post on the library's Facebook page. "We offer community service hours and a lot of fun activities."

Volunteers will:

1. Promote the Summer Reading Program to patrons and encourage them to register.
2. Assist patrons with online registration and distribute incentives to participants.
3. Assist library staff in preparing incentive packets for participants.
4. Our ideal volunteer would be:
5. 14 or older.
6. Proficient with computer and internet use.
7. Enthusiastic and friendly.
8. Able to communicate with a diverse population.

A background check is required and the time commitment includes about six hours each week for a period of three months.

Available shifts include:

• 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Noon to 3 p.m.
• 3 to 6 p.m.

• 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• 2 to 5 p.m.
• 5 to 8 p.m.

• 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• 2 to 5 p.m.

Fill out an application/registration form online.

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