Library Science Advisor - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Guyana • South America - 10 months
Peace Corps · United States · 1 wk ago
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About The Project Activities How you and the community will make an impact together: Assess the needs of schools for the establishment, refurbishment, or operationalization of school libraries. Review, organize, catalog, and maintain a collection of age-appropriate literature. Support school staff in designing and implementing library programs that meet student needs, including orientations, homework support, reading initiatives, and after‑school activities. Provide training, resources, and professional development opportunities for educators and school staff on how to use library resources. Help teachers integrate library materials and services into their classrooms, enhancing the learning experience for their students. Advise on ways to get students to take on responsibility for maintaining the school library. Encourage student curiosity through school-wide reading events. You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school-based and regional competitions to promote a culture of reading e.g. Summer Reading Competition, 1000 Word Challenge (learn 100 new words this semester) Key dates APPLY BY : November 15, 2026 KNOW BY : January 1, 2027 DEPART ON : May 30, 2027 DURATION : 10 months