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Teen Volunteer Pfaqs

 

 

Teen Volunteer PFAQs

 

 

 

 

Why would I want to volunteer at Pflugerville Community Library?

• Because it’s pfun!

• It looks really good on a job or college application

• You’ll be invited to all of our volunteen appreciation events

 

What are the requirements for volunteering at Pflugerville Community Library?

• To participate in the volunteen program, you must be between the ages of 14 and 18

• You must fill out an application and a release form

• You and your parents must come in to the Library for a brief interview (ask for Julia)

• You must make at least a 12-hour commitment and set up a schedule with the volunteen coordinator

• You must attend a volunteen orientation session (dates to be announced)

What if I can’t/don’t want to make a 12-hour commitment?

• You might want to consider joining TAG

What is TAG?

• TAG stands for Teen Advisory Group

• TAG is a group of library users ages 12 to 18

• TAG meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month, for about an hour (this hour counts as volunteer work!)

• During the meetings, members plan activities and give input into which books/movies/CDs are purchased for the library

How do I join TAG?

• Come to our next meeting (call the library for details)

• Stop in and ask Julia for an information packet

What will I be asked to do as a volunteen?

• Prepare crafts for story times and other library programs

• Shelve books in the children’s area

• Keep the children’s area tidy

• Create book displays

• Sign up summer reading program participants

Contact Julia!