Volunteering for Teens
Looking for volunteering opportunities? Have NHS, IB or school credits that you need to complete? We have great options for teens who want to give something back to their communities, and we appreciate our teen volunteers.
Our volunteers play very important roles at our Library. Thank you for your interest!
Current volunteer opportunties:
This is a new, special opportunity available to teens this summer!
Good to know:
- Must be 14-17 years old
- Volunteering time frame: May 26 – August 8
- Application is open April 28 – May 12
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Knowledge: is very familiar with dungeons and dragons and the role of the dungeon master
- Flexibility: willingness and patience to work with and teach participants with little to no experience with Dungeons & Dragons
- Communication and listening skills: willingness to listen and incorporate ideas and feedback from others
- Willingness to teach and lead: ability to share knowledge about how the game works
- Dependability: willingness to commit to attending Dungeons and Dragons sessions every first and third Tuesday of the summer
- Follow instructions: able to work independently and in a group and to focus on fairly detailed tasks
- Cooperative: works well with other teen teens and staff members, has a positive attitude
- Respectful: respects others, diverse lifestyles, cultures, religions, and values
- Storytelling skills: ability to plan and implement interesting campaigns for players and incorporate the ideas of others
- Positive attitude: maintaining enthusiasm and a welcoming environment for all players
Longmont Public Library volunteers are asked to:
- Be on time
- Respect others, library patrons and library staff
- Show initiative and a desire to volunteer at the library
Help shelve books at the library to earn resume experience and school service hours! Volunteers will be taught everything they need to know in a one-time orientation.
Good to know:
- Must be 14-17 years old
- Volunteering time frame: May 26 – August 8
- Application is open April 28 – May 12
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Flexibility: willingness to perform a variety of projects and tasks.
- Communication and listening skills: willingness to ask questions if projects/tasks are unclear.
- Dependability: willingness to complete assigned projects/tasks and fulfill volunteer commitment.
- Follow instructions: able to work independently and focus on fairly detailed tasks.
- Cooperative: works well with other teen volunteers and staff members, has a positive attitude.
- Respectful: respects others, diverse lifestyles, cultures, religions, and values.
Longmont Public Library volunteers are asked to:
- Be on time.
- Respect others, library patrons and library staff.
- Show initiative and a desire to volunteer at the library.
NOTE: City of Longmont policy requires all volunteers working around children to complete a free background check. If you are accepted to the Teen Volunteer Program, the City of Longmont will contact you for information so they can complete your background check.
