TEENS NEEDED!
Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference, all while earning volunteer hours in a fun way!
We need teens who are willing to help plan programs for their peers, step up social media interaction, and make the teen areas of Pikes Peak Library District the best they can be.
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group that advises the young adult library staff on how to make the library more teen-friendly. Planning, implementing, and participating in teen programs, are a few of the ways you will be helping others in your community.
VOLUNTEER POSITION TITLE: Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
PRINCIPLE DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Give input on social media
• Guide virtual and in person programming for teens
• Advise Young Adult Services regarding library services for teens across the Pikes Peak Library District.
LOOKING FOR TEENS WHO:
• Will attend monthly meetings
• Will participate in TAB discussions and voice your opinions
• Will respect the opinions, tastes, privacy, and choices of others
• Who show: Leadership, Enthusiasm, Teamwork
• Are 12 to 18 years of age
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
Having a say in materials and programs for teens at the library.
Opportunity to be creative and expressive through art and imaginative activities.
Personal satisfaction in serving your community and peers.
Community service hours look great on college and job applications.
Make new friends
LOCATION:
• Virtual
TIME COMMITMENT:
• Meet virtually once a month. Specific dates and times will be decided by the members of the committee.
• Amount of project time spent between meetings will be determined by the teen volunteer and the young adult staff member.
REPORTS TO:
• Young Adult Librarian – Larissa Powers
GO TO: https://ppld.org/teens/volunteer to fill out an application.