Central Library: Teen Space Program Assistant (youth only, age 12-18)

Volunteers will help make the teen space more dynamic by creating interactive program elements like craft in-a-box activities, assisting with mini-programs, maintaining bulletin boards and creating book displays. This role is for volunteers who are between 12 and 18 years old.

Location: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 

Time Commitment: One time per week 

Age Requirement: 12 - 18 years old

Available Shifts: Monday - Friday between 3 and closing or on the weekends
   

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Welcoming teens to the teen space
  • Developing project ideas for the teen space like activities and teen mini-programs
  • Co-creating a friendly and vibrant teen space with the teen librarian
  • Managing the teen cart that holds school supplies, craft materials, and board games
  • Answering questions regarding library resources, if needed
  • Assisting with book displays
  • Assist with craft prep duties (cutting, copying, collecting, and for the right candidate
  • Assist with collection maintenance (evaluating children's materials for condition, light cleaning or mending of materials; maybe a bit of straightening, shelving or rearranging the collection on occasion

Skills & Qualifications

  • Reliability and ability to commit to a weekly shift
  • Minimum 12 - 18
  • Flexible and enjoy working on a variety of projects
  • Ability to work independently

Benefits

  • Gain experience and earn service hours
  • Engage in a meaningful service
  • Get behind-the-scenes library experience

Training & Other Requirements

  • Site orientation provided