Library - Alum Rock Branch

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) 

 (Updated 7/31/26)