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Teen Volunteers

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Teen Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at PCL! We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2022. Check back in the fall for new opportunities. We will be conducting interviews shortly.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at PCL!

Get professional working experience and community service hours for your resume! We accept mature students entering 8th grade in the fall age 13 and older.

Each year, PCL offers seasonal volunteer positions. Volunteer positions are an opportunity for you to support the library community, and to gain experience working in a professional environment. The teen volunteer program can be listed on college resumes and counted as community service hours for school, religious organizations, scouts, etc.

For questions about the program, email Teen Services at teens@parklandlibrary.org. 

Become a volunteer in two easy steps.

1) Download and fill out the application.

Application

2) Email teens@parklandlibrary.org or drop off your application to the library.

*Previous Summer and Fall Library volunteers must fill out a new application.

Please put the following dates on your calendars:
Interviews will be held on Friday, May 6, 4:30-5:15PM.
and
Tuesday, May 10, 5-7:30PM.
and
Wednesday, May 11, 4:30-5:30PM.
Orientation for Event assistants will be on: Thursday, May 19, 5:30–6PM.


If you cannot attend any of these dates, please contact Teen Services before May 1 to set up an alternate
time. Teens chosen are required to attend one of these meetings.

A Note From the Friends of PCL

All PCL teen volunteers, Friends volunteers, and all graduating high school seniors that are continuing their educational pursuits, may apply for the Friends Scholarship in Honor of Alice Madden and Norm Dietrich. The scholarship is also open to library staff who are furthering their education as well. 

Visit The Friends Page For More Information

Teen volunteers can apply for The Friends annual scholarship!

Page updated 4-27-22