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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
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Age Minimum (with Adult): 12+, Minimum Age:12+

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