Teen Council: Capitol Hill Library (youth only, grades 6-8)

Middle school students meet to get involved at neighborhood libraries. Teen councils meet once monthly and work with library staff to help improve services for teens. This is an opportunity to help the library organize and facilitate teen meetings, plan teen activities, develop library displays and help with library events. Meeting other Teen Council members is an added bonus. This volunteer role is specifically for youth in grades 6-8.

  • A fun, simple way to earn volunteer hours  
  • A chance to eat free (yummy) snacks
  • A venue for meeting new people outside of school  
  • A way to be a part of your library.
  • An opportunity to collaborate on or lead group projects
  • A place to plan a community event or advocate for a cause 
  • A safe place to be yourself

Location: Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219

Time Commitment: 1 meeting per month, 60 minutes in length

Age Requirement: volunteers must be in grades 6-8

Meeting Dates & Times: 1st Friday of each month, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Respect and support other council members
  • Participate in meetings and in teen council brainstorming and activities
  • Learn how to contribute ideas and get things done
  • Chance to organize and facilitate council meetings
  • Identify ways that adults can help

Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to work with other teens
  • Dependability

Training & Other Requirements

  • A volunteer application must be completed in order to earn service hours
  • Training will be provided at the library as needed

Benefits

  • Build skills in event planning and evaluation
  • Find a community of people who care about the same issues you do 
  • Connect with people in your neighborhood
  • Get service hours for school and scholarships
  • Opportunities to collaborate on or lead group projects
  • Opportunities to plan a community event or advocate for a cause
  • A safe place to be yourself