Teen Partner
Oceanside Public Library
Purpose: To involve teens in the library volunteer program and to provide an opportunity to earn non-court ordered community service hours. Qualifications: Ages of 14-17, and willing to serve and aid in the events of the library. Responsibilities: Teen Partners can be asked to assist in shelving books, shelf reading, tutoring, assisting with the computers in the children’s area, assisting with the self check machines, decorating the Library, and in general, assisting the Young Adult and Children’s Librarians with various tasks. These tasks might include stuffing envelopes, folding flyers, affixing labels, cutting paper items for crafts and other activities, and assisting with set-ups and take downs, handing out flyers, and manning tables at events.
About Oceanside Public Library
Location:
330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054, US
Mission Statement
Oceanside Public Library’s mission is to serve the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of our diverse community by facilitating literacy, lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, information equity and civic involvement in a welcoming, customer-focused environment.
Description
Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.