Family Place Coordinator- Greenfield Branch LibraryAt — Family Place Coordinator- Greenfield Branch Library

Opportunity Summary 

Create and facilitate The Parent/Child Workshop: A five-week program that involves toddlers and their parents and caregivers; features local professionals who serve as resources for parents; emphasizes the role of parents as the first teachers of their children; facilitates early intervention; and teaches strategies for healthy child development and early literacy

Coalition-building with community agencies that serve families and young children to connect parents to community resources and develop programs and services tailored to meet local needs

Outreach to new and non-traditional library users, especially parents and very young children (beginning at birth)

Developmentally appropriate programming for very young children and their parents.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Collaboration and Ethical Leadership

Equity and Social Justice

Integrated and Disciplinary Knowledge of Health and Human Services

  • Social Work
  • Public Health

Policy, Politics, and Public Action

Professional Communication

Professional Development and Application

Research Methods and Information Literacy

Opportunity Training 

Students will be provided with training about library operations and services. Training on parent child workshop.

Program 
CHHS
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Greenfield,
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
6hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing