The HOW and WHY of having teen volunteers in your library SAMS Conference September 18, 2015 Sara Hauser Circulation Librarian Pendleton Community Library

Teen Volunteers at Pendleton Community Public Library During today’s session –methods of recruitment –application process –training process –time commitments –incentives

Branding

Spreading the Word Weem 91.7 FM – “Voice of the Arabians” School Announcements Newsletter Community Calendar Club Sponsors Signage Teen Programs

The Application Includes –Basic personal information –Calendar of availability –Media release –Signed code of conduct –Three character references –Shirt size

Requirements/Eligibility Must be in high school Must be able to commit to 3+ hours a week Must inform us of any scheduling conflicts in advance –Band, sports, vacations, etc. Must call in absences –No call, No Show, No Go

Orientation FOOD! Policies Rules Expectations Dress Code Questions Interest Inventory

Training Two sessions 2-hours Tour of library and garden Interest inventory How we do things at PCL Call number tutorial Basic Introductions

Call Number Tutorial

Library Jobs Everyday Tasks –shelving, weeding, edging, folding, etc Read N Feed/Project Suds Community Garden Special Programs Special Projects

Incentives Awesome shirt! Great for applications/resumes Letters of reference NHS or Beta hours HS Page position Thank You Party or Gifts Meet New Friends Great Environment

Questions? Sara Hauser Circulation Librarian Pendleton Community Public Library x 115