Teen Volunteers

There are 3 regular volunteer shifts.

• Mondays: 4:00-6:00PM (FULL)

• Tuesdays: 5:00-7:00PM (FULL)

• Wednesdays: 4:00-6:00PM (FULL)

If you would like to volunteer but cannot work one of these shifts or if you have required community service hours, please contact the Teen Services Librarian and we will see if we can work something out with your schedule.

What is the Teen Volunteer Program?

The Benicia Public Library is thrilled to have a dedicated group of Teen Volunteers! These amazing teens perform tasks that help make the Library a better place for everyone from helping behind the scenes to creating great bulletins and displays. 

Some of their projects include: 

• Creating book displays in the Teen Zone
• Designing & creating original bulletin boards for the Teen Zone
• Making signs and posters for upcoming events
• Choosing  books the Teen Librarian will purchase for the Teen Zone
• Assisting the Children’s Librarians with programs & storytime preparation
• Straightening and organizing the books on the shelves
• Decorating the Library for holidays and special events
• Posting Library publicity materials in First Street businesses
• Helping update the Teen Zone MySpace and Teen Web Page
• Brainstorming ideas for the future of the Teen Zone

(And these are just a few of the jobs done by Teen Volunteers!)

What do the teens get for all their hard work?

• A fabulous t-shirt with an original graphic (A t-shirt design contest is held once a year where $100 is given out to the winner!)
• Great experience for job and college applications. (The Teen Services Librarian will even write a letter of recommendation for committed volunteers!)
• A sense of ownership in a community library
• Socializing with other teens while they are helping to make the Benicia Public Library a better place for all patrons!

How does one become a Teen Volunteer?

Teen Volunteer Applications are now available at the Reference Desk. Please fill one out and return it to the Teen Services Librarian. We will notify you by email if you are accepted into the program. There are limited spaces available during the regularly scheduled shifts.

If you cannot work during one of these shifts but would like to become a volunteer, the Teen Services Librarian may be able to work something out with your schedule.

DOWNLOAD A TEEN VOLUNTEER APPLICATION!

Just click on the attachment at the bottom of the page to download a current tee volunteer application. Please turn it in to the Customer Service Desk. The

updated 11/22/11