Programmatic - Teens Reach
Be part of a fun volunteering opportunity for teens between the ages of 13-17. Earn community service credit while supporting the library by assisting with and promoting library programs and presenting the library's teen point-of-view to the library community. Teens Reach provides a unique way for youth to build leadership and other essential skills and in the process become library champions. Get involved and have your voice heard at the library!
Additional Benefits:
- Gain new professional and academic skills, such as program management, communication and presentation skills, creative problem solving, teamwork, and leadership.
- Further develop social skills, such as self-regulation, empathy and compassion, performative and creative arts.
- Grow a greater appreciation for working with people of all ages and cultures.
- Connect to community through projects and programs.
- Referrals to other volunteer opportunities within the library and City of San José
Possible Tasks:
Teens Reach projects are vast and varied. Some tasks are, but not limited to:
- Attending monthly meetings; schedules can be found here
- Assisting with existing library programs
- Creating and/or hosting new programs for the library community
- Assisting with Friends of the Library Book Sales
- Other additional in-person and virtual opportunities, as available by location (complete list of opportunities is found on Better Impact)
Requirements:
- Age must be between the ages of 13-17 years old
- Obtain parent/guardian consent to volunteer via online form
- Complete any/all necessary online or in-person training, as needed
- Be able to communicate via email
- Log hours in our volunteer management software (Better Impact)
Qualifications Required
- Age Must be at least 13+
