Library Advisory Council of Teens

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The Santa Cruz Public Libraries ("SCPL") is accepting applications for volunteers to fill vacant positions. This is an unpaid position that does not lead to permanent employment. SCPL delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults with innovative programming, professional services and community facilities that spark imagination and support discovery.

Overview of Opportunity: The Advisory Council of Teens ("ACT") provides advice and support to staff in planning and implementing teen services and programming at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Under general supervision of teen services librarians, volunteers assist with programming at the library, including the annual Summer Reading Program, college readiness programs, and CHP Start Smart Teen Program. Recently, ACT members have worked on animation workshops, finance classes, and the Japanese Cultural Fair. ACT members participate in special events during the summers and weekends in the school year.

ACT groups meet once a month at three locations:

Capitola Branch Library: 2:00-4:00pm First Sunday of the month

Felton Branch Library: 2:00-4:00pm Third Saturday of the month

Downtown Branch Library:2:00-4:00pm Third Sunday of the month Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Other ACT meetings at other SCPL locations may become available in the future.

Expectations of ACT Members

Be ages 12 to 18 living in Santa Cruz County

Attend monthly meetings and events with permission from parent or guardian

Can be transported occasionally to offsite locations in Santa Cruz County by parent or guardian

Communicate effectively with peers and patrons while working with others to achieve goals Benefits of Joining ACT

Gain experience working with Library staff, public, and peers

Influence youth programs and services within SCPL

Meet other teens in Santa Cruz County

Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while earning volunteer hours Typical Duties

Attend and participate in monthly meetings to provide feedback on youth programming and services within the Santa Cruz Public Libraries

Brainstorm creative ways to promote library services to young adults in Santa Cruz County.

Assist with events, occasionally at offsite locations in Santa Cruz County, by staffing outreach booths, helping people find places to sit, explaining the Summer Reading Program, and counting the number of attendees.

Questions? Contact us:

Sandi for meetings at the Capitola Branch Library: imperios@santacruzpl.org

Catherine for meetings at the Downtown Branch Library: uptonc@santacruzpl.org

Jackie for meetings at the Felton Branch Library: danzigerj@santacruzpl.org