Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Book Wrangling

Overview: Available for short-term and long-term volunteers
What will you do? Shelve books. May also shelf-read (alphabetize/organize books in the correct order) if needed.
What is the time commitment? Weekly or Biweekly; Once a week for a minimum of 3 months Availability will be dependent on library branch needs and may require specific days and times. Most branches are not able to accommodate those who want to volunteer every day.

Adopt-A-Category

Overview: Primarily at the Downtown Branch and available to teen volunteers, adopt-a-category helps us to keep our picture books organized.
What will you do? “Adopt” a picture book category and shelf-read (alphabetize) it to make sure that it is in the correct order.
What is the time commitment? Weekly or Biweekly; Once a week. Available for Short-Term Volunteers and Long-Term Volunteers.

Teen Program Helper

Overview: Teen program helpers assist with program preparation, and clean-up. Most opportunities will be at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, but there may be some larger programs at other branches once or twice a season. Good for teens who need seasonal volunteer opportunities during breaks or weekends.
What will you do? Generally help with teen programs such as Teen Time, Teens Give Back, and other library programs. You may also help with large-scale programs.
What is the time commitment? Hours will be dependent on program and staff availability. Must be able to come to the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library for their orientation (for Short-Term and Long-Term).

Teens Give Back

Overview: Join the library on select dates and times to make cards & small gifts for library outreach services. May include other library-related projects.
What will you do? Participate in different arts and craft activities, making cards, bookmarks, etc.. for our library outreach services.
What is the time commitment? Program is held typically for 1-2 hours at either the Downtown Branch or the Lake Arlington Branch. Click here to see schedule
Requirements: Participation does not require you to be an approved library volunteer. This is an open program for any teen to participate in.