The HOW and WHY of having teen volunteers in your library

SAMS ConferenceSeptember 18, 2015

Sara Hauser

Circulation Librarian

Pendleton Community Library

Teen Volunteers at Pendleton Community Public Library

• During today’s session– methods of recruitment – application process– training process– time commitments – incentives

Branding

Spreading the Word

• Weem 91.7 FM – “Voice of the Arabians”• School Announcements• Newsletter• Community Calendar• Club Sponsors• Signage• Teen Programs

The Application

• Includes– Basic personal information– Calendar of availability– Media release– Signed code of conduct– Three character references– Shirt size

Requirements/Eligibility

• Must be in high school• Must be able to commit to 3+ hours a

week• Must inform us of any scheduling conflicts

in advance– Band, sports, vacations, etc.

• Must call in absences– No call, No Show, No Go

Orientation

• FOOD!• Policies• Rules• Expectations• Dress Code• Questions• Interest Inventory

Interest Inventory

Training

• Two sessions• 2-hours

• Tour of library and garden• Interest inventory• How we do things at PCL• Call number tutorial• Basic Introductions

Call Number Tutorial

Library Jobs

• Everyday Tasks– shelving, weeding, edging, folding, etc

• Read N Feed/Project Suds• Community Garden• Special Programs• Special Projects

Incentives

• Awesome shirt!• Great for applications/resumes• Letters of reference• NHS or Beta hours• HS Page position• Thank You Party or Gifts• Meet New Friends• Great Environment

Questions?

Sara Hauser

Circulation Librarian

Pendleton Community Public Library

765-778-7527 x 115

shauser@pendleton.lib.in.us