Description
Book SynopsisWhen teens volunteer at the library, they gain new skills, make connections, and build their resumes, while libraries benefit from a new generation of advocates. This guide shows librarians how to establish or develop a teen volunteer program.Advocating a flexible approach, this book speaks to every library, including both public and school libraries. From small libraries with no budget to large libraries with seemingly endless budgets and everything in between, all of the concepts covered can be scaled up or down to meet the needs of the community being served.The book begins with the big picture, discussing benefits to teens, libraries, and communities; it then reviews volunteer types and volunteer possibilities for teens, including the traditional roles of shelving and programming as well as passion-led projects, programming opportunities, and special initiatives and drives. Specific volunteer roles are described in depth, with instructions for practical applications, and con
Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction
1The Volunteers All in the Timing Peer Jury Working with Schools Scouting Passion Learning Styles Hey, Friend! Introvert/Extrovert Project vs. Process Equity Diversity Inclusion and Ableism Social and Emotional Learning Supporting Volunteers after Volunteering
2Volunteering Implementation and Types Do Your Future Self a Favor Orientation All-Staff Buy-In Teen Led One-Off Volunteer Opportunities Scheduled Volunteer Opportunities Drop-In Calendar Scheduled Court-Ordered Service Tiered Volunteers In-Library Volunteer Groups Volunteering for Everyone All Things to All People? Vocational and Transitional Classes Policies, Procedures, Expectations It's So Hard to Say Good-bye (or, If You Do It Right, It Is Really Easy)
3Volunteer Possibilities Volunteers Are Not Staff Teen Feedback Drop-In Volunteering Oldies but Goodies Summer of Service Summer "Crews" Volunteer Led Differentiate Your Volunteer Program Celebrate Your Teens! Come on!
4Volunteer Possibilities—The Classics Squads and Tabs and Corps, Oh My! Literary-Based Service One-Off Programming All-Ages-Recurring Programming Large-Scale Programming Teen Volunteers and Public Relations
5Volunteer Possibilities in Schools and Beyond Librarian as National Honor Society Adviser Changemakers Student Library Aides Taken to the Next Level Library Interns/Pages Student Collection Development and Budgeting Student Teaching Assistants in the Library Service as a Requirement The Evolution of Aides Teen Volunteers on the Road Volunteering in a Union Environment The End?
6Volunteer Partnerships Home Sweet Library School Libraries Community Partnerships Join In National and International Partner Organizations
7Proof Positive Is Positive Proof The Benefits to the Teens The Benefits to the Library The Benefits to the Community and Beyond Don't Let Them Forget Conclusion Bibliography Index
