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Connect with other teens, share your ideas with the library, and gain valuable leadership experience as a VolunTEEN.

VolunTEEN Program

A “VolunTEEN” is a teen between 13–17 years old who volunteers to help with the daily activities in the children’s library and other areas of the library. VolunTEENs make library services better, help create a friendly environment, interact with people of all ages, and work with other volunteers and staff. Email info@josephinelibrary.org to learn more and get started.

What’s in it for teens?

  • Skill Development: Build work experience and learn important skills.
  • Resume Building: Add hands-on experience to your resume, which can help you stand out when applying for jobs, internships, or other opportunities.
  • Employment Reference: Get a reference if you need one for a job.
  • College Applications: Include your experience in college applications.
  • Letter of Recommendation: Request a letter of recommendation for future plans.
Print volunTEEN application

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

About TAB
Teens ages 13–17 have an opportunity to select and shape library programming and services by becoming a member of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB members serve as leaders and decision-makers, providing input on the library’s teen spaces and helping the library develop and implement young adult programs. TAB members must volunteer a minimum of three hours per quarter at the library.

The TAB meets once a month and more often as needed.

What skills can be gained by participating in TAB?

  • Teens will learn skills to support them as they move into adulthood including creativity, collaboration, communication, leadership, and social skills.
  • An understanding of the library’s mission and values and how the library works with the community.
  • Create a positive impact in your community.
  • TAB facilitators will work with teens to develop leadership and teamwork skills, mentorship, empowerment, how to work with the community, and teen development through training/workshop opportunities.
  • Gain work experience, receive letters of recommendation, and employment references.

How to join TAB
Fill out the Teen Advisory Board application and email it to info@josephinelibrary.org, or drop it off at your nearest library branch.

Print TAB Application