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Parks - Open Space Division
The Trail Maintenance Team (TMT) is perfect for individuals who want to help rangers maintain the roads and trails that traverse the Marin County Parks preserve system. The ideal person is willing to get their hands dirty and take part in strenuous work using hand tools and small power equipment. It is a great way to gain experience in trail maintenance and construction. The TMT works with the Open Space District road and trail crew on a variety of trail improvement and restoration projects throughout the entire preserve system.
Service Location: CA
Contact: Greg Reza (415) 473-3778
Human Resources - Civic Center Volunteers
Enjoy taking photos? Use your skills to show fellow volunteers and interns in action across County of Marin departments. Settings may range from open space trails to Marin Civic Center offices, from libraries to fire lookout towers. The ideal volunteer has a good eye, great people skills, and photography experience. Images may be published in the monthly Volunteer View newsletter, intern and volunteer materials, and online. Hours: flexible, by mutual agreement. Staff provides orientation to the county volunteer and intern programs. Summer events start soon, including a career day for county interns in early July.
Service Location: Various Marin County settings, CA
Contact: Anne Starr (415) 473-7167
Library
Connect homebound library patrons with the books, DVDs, and periodicals they love. Each Library Beyond Walls volunteer is matched with a patron who can't get to a branch. After meeting and learning about the patron's preferences, the liaison collects materials from a Marin County Free Library branch and delivers them to the person's home. The ideal volunteer is a good listener, enjoys serving others, and has transportation. Hours: 2 to 4 a month on a schedule agreeable to both volunteer and patron. Staff provides a background check, orientation, and support in selecting library materials.
Service Location: Marin County CA
Library - Novato
Are you a fluent Spanish speaker who wants to make an immediate impact in people's lives? Help tutor a conversation club at the Novato Library to support adults as they practice spoken-language skills and gain confidence. This conversation-based session takes place on Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (en espaņol). No experience required, just a willingness to communicate. Staff provides orientation and support.
Service Location: 1720 Novato Blvd. Novato, CA 94947
Contact: Maria Lee Goodrich
Department of Finance - Public Administrator
The Public Administrator intern supports Public Administrator deputies with their regular tasks such as investigation of cases, searches of residences and other property, collection of funds from various financial institutions, logging and organization of data, researching assets, creating and updating databases, and research projects as assigned. Ideal candidate has strong communication skills, Excel proficient, and respects strict confidentiality. Education in public administration, business, accounting, or social work is desired.
Service Location: 3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Contact: Joy Fossett (415) 473-7447
Are you an avid reader who is passionate about books? Interested in a behind-the-scenes look at how a library works? If so, come volunteer and receive community service hours at the Children's Room at the Novato Library! The Library seeks organized, enthusiastic, patient, and sensitive teen volunteers who are interested in giving back to the community while learning about the library and its collection. Teen volunteers help sort, arrange, and shelve library materials according to numerical and alphabetical order. This opportunity is a great way to meet new people of all ages and work alongside friendly and knowledgeable Novato Library staff.Time commitment: 1 day a week, Monday through Thursday, for 1 to 2 hours.
Service Location: 1720 Novato Blvd. Novato, CA 94903
Help make reading fun for children as a Reading Buddy. The Marin County Free Library seeks adults and teens for the Reading Buddies program, which pairs volunteer tutors with students in grades K-5 to build literacy skills and develop a love of reading. Tutors model reading aloud and give students a safe place to practice. Volunteers commit to at least one hour per week. Reading Buddies are needed at three library branches: * Marin City* South Novato* Point ReyesStaff provides interviews and background checks in August-September, and qualified volunteers receive training. Deadline to apply: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23. Apply now by completing this Google Form.
Service Location: 931 C Street Novato, CA 94949
Contact: Annemarie Russo (415) 663-1849
County Administrator
The Communications Division of the County Administrator's Office is seeking 1-2 interns who are passionate about video and digital communication. This paid internship is a great opportunity to work alongside the Public Information Officer in planning the production of video content for both public and internal use. Additionally, the intern(s) will collaborate with multiple departments to support other communications activities including: digital graphic design, social media content creation, web design, research, community outreach, and trainings. This internship will be 10-24 hours per week and will last through June 30, 2020. Applicants must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a college or university program with an emphasis in communications, film/video production, multimedia studies, graphic design, or have a strong background in communications. Deadline: August 31, 2019. To apply for this paid internship please click here!
Service Location: 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 325 San Rafael, CA 94903
