There are many options available for teens to volunteer at the library.
- Please apply online or stop by the Teen Room to pick up a volunteer application.
- A minimum of 20 hours is required to volunteer at the library.
- Ages 12-18 may apply (effective Oct. 1, 2018).
- No longer accepting volunteers, check back in April.
If you have questions, please contact
Teen Services in the Teen Room,
727-587-6715, Ext. 2567.
Detailed job descriptions:
- Program Help: We have many programs for adults, teens, and children. Volunteers may help with set up, craft instruction, puppet shows, and many other activities related to library programs.
- Shelving: Volunteers that choose shelving will most often be putting away books in either the Children's Department or the Teen Room. This is the most flexible volunteering job.
- Program Planning: A number of programs are presented at the library by teens for the younger children. This program planning group helps initiate ideas, create activities, and participates during the programs on the day they are scheduled. Note: Program Planning is not available during the summer months.
- Teen Library Council (TLC): This group that meets twice a month for 2 hours each meeting, discusses Teen Room policy, the young adult book collection, safety concerns, ideas for new programs, improvement to existing programs, and how the library can best meet the needs of our teen patrons. Note: TLC is limited to 14 members each year. TLC is not available during the summer months.
- Teen Readers' Advisory Board (not available during summer)