Working with Teen Volunteers in the Children’s Department

Working with teen volunteers is a valuable part of what we do in youth services librarianship. It can be rewarding to have teens, who were children in your programs, become a part of the magic in their own way. However, it can be challenging to provide the right work or even find the right teens that meet your needs, as well as meet their needs. In this post, I will provide some tips I’ve learned along the way while working with teen volunteers in the children’s department.  Keeping it Simple is Okay! In my research for writing this post, I was so impressed with the amount of libraries that utilize teen volunteers in a unique way. From having teens put on children’s performances as a theater club to Adopt-A-Shelf programs, there are so many amazing ways to have teen volunteers contribute greatly to your department. BUT, do not feel the…
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