Wescott Library, Eagan - Wescott Library: Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

General Description

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to help prepare for special events, make suggestions for books, programs and spaces, and represent the Dakota County Library in the community. The first meeting for this season will start September 12.

 

Location

Wescott Library

1340 Wescott Road

Eagan, MN 55123

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Participate in guided conversations in person about library services and the needs/interests of the community; offer input and contribute to plans for action
  • Assist library staff before and at special events and activities, both in the library and in the local community
  • Learn about Dakota County Library and positively advocate for it in your community

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ages 13 through 18
  • Must be able to get to and from in-person event locations
  • Teens and their parent or guardian must read and agree to the volunteer waiver and parental/guardian release forms

 

Minimum Time Commitment

  • Ability to attend regular meetings at 4-5 PM, Second Thursday of the Month, September-May
  • Occasional additional hours at special events

 

Activity Level

Mild - May include walking short distances over relatively level terrain. Periods of standing or sitting will be required. Comfortable shoes recommended.

 

Required Training

Volunteers will receive basic training at the beginning of the program.

 

Contact Information

Marz Heim

Dakota County Library - Wescott Library

Email: marz.heim@co.dakota.mn.us

Phone: 651-450-2920

Qualifications Required

  • Accepted Data Privacy Notice - Tennessen Notice Must be Yes
  • Parent/Guardian Consent Must be Verified
  • Signed Volunteer Waiver Must be at least Yes

Schedule Summary

This activity occurs between Thursday, September 12, 2024 and Saturday, May 31, 2025