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| Last updated on August 18, 2008 |
The goal of the Quest Learning Center is to help students master the subject matter in their classes, develop positive attitudes towards learning and libraries, grow in self-esteem, self confidence, and respect for self and others, and foster career awareness and preparation.
Description:
Position Description: The Quest Learning Center, part of the East Palo Alto Library, provides a supportive environment that encourages learning and student academic and social growth. Volunteer Adult Tutors assist staff in providing after school drop-in homework assistance in all academic subjects to 6th − 12th grade students from the East Palo Alto schools and neighboring high schools.
Qualifications:
• Ability to work well with youth from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• General working knowledge of math, science and English subjects.
• Work independently within established guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication with youth, parents, fellow volunteers, and library personnel.
• Flexibility in responding to frequent change.
Examples of Duties:
• Assist individual students or small groups with homework in a wide variety of subjects.
• Assist students in using the library’s online Live Homework Help service as needed.
• Help students determine and achieve their academic goals.
• Serve as a role model to students.
• Maintain library behavior standards.
History:
Quest began after a demonstrated need for community-based tutorial programs became apparent in the East Palo Alto community. While students receive classroom instruction at the District level, few formalized after-school academic-based programs existed within East Palo Alto. Beginning in 1999, the San Mateo County Library System established the Quest Learning Center as a program of the East Palo Alto Branch Library. The Quest program continues today, serving the community as an academic program offering students individualized tutoring, homework assistance, and skills-building during the academic school year.
Contact person: Darwin Eustaquio, Program Director, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (650) 321-7712 x226
Office fax number: (650) 326-8961
Address:
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2415 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.smcl.org/libraries/epa/quest/index.html
Directions:
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Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Caltrain Stanford / Palo Alto Station
Nearest Bus Stop: SamTrans Line 296 and 281 - University & Bay Road Intersection, 0 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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Spanish
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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16
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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No
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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No
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