Are you a high schooler in need of tutoring/mentoring hours for scholarships?

Apply for the A+ Readers program where we match teen volunteers with young students who need reading practice.

All applicants must be entering grades 9 – 12 in the upcoming school year AND be participating in the A+ scholarship program. Opportunities to earn service hours may be available in the library. All participants will be supervised by a St. Joseph Public Library staff member.

The program will be held Thursdays, July 10-31 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. You must be available during this time! 

Mandatory training will be held at the East Hills Library on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Please print and return the application to the East Hills Library by no later than Saturday, June 7, 2025. If you have any questions please contact Misty Snider at 816-236-1424 or email msnider@sjpl.lib.mo.us.

A+ Readers Volunteer Application

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