Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

We need volunteers to be 14 years or older* and to work a minimum of two consecutive hours each week for at least three months. Some volunteer tasks may require less frequent volunteer shifts.
*Students ages 12 – 13 may be considered as Summer Reading Volunteers.

The Beaverton City Library does not offer volunteer opportunities for court ordered community service.

School Community Service / Service Learning

Beaverton City Library offers opportunities for students needing to fulfill school community service and/or service learning hours. Students must be willing to meet the following requirements before joining the volunteer program:

Volunteer once a week for two consecutive hours
Volunteer for a minimum of three months
Coordinate completion of required paperwork between school and Library.

Shelving

Volunteers assist with shelving holds and videos. This is the most needed volunteer position in the Library and a great way to get started as a Library volunteer.

Program Assistant

We have many opportunities for program volunteers—assist in preparing crafts for a children’s event, clean board books; support our Brick Buddies or DIY programs and more!

Computer Assistants

Volunteers provide assistance with basic computer skills classes. A fellow volunteer will lead the class—your role would be to provide one-on-one support with a student who is struggling or needs extra support. Each class is currently offered once a month.

Homework Helper

During the school year, teen volunteers help children in grades 2 - 5 with homework in the afternoons and evenings, Monday - Thursday. Teens that have completed the 9th grade are eligible for this position.

Teen Library Council

Interested in helping the Library develop resources, services and events to fulfill teens’ needs and interests? Eager to promote the Library to teens and the larger community? If you are in grades 6 – 12 this leadership position may be just for you! The TLC meets monthly during the school year. Interested students need to complete a TLC application and a volunteer application. Teen Library Council

Summer Reading Volunteers

Stay busy this summer and volunteer to help with our busy Summer Reading Program—register kids for the program, distribute prizes, assist with programs, help create craft projects, assist with book displays and more! This position fills up quickly so interested teens should submit a volunteer application in early spring.

Processors

Volunteers who have a keen attention to detail and like to work with their hands excel at processing! Work with new books and materials, preparing them for the collection.

Mending Volunteers

Volunteers help Library staff keep the collection clean and attractive. They wash or replace book jackets, tape torn pages, replace spine labels and repair minor spine damage. Volunteers also assist with DVD/CD cleaning.

Clerical Support

We do need office volunteers to provide light data entry, make copies, look up information, etc… If you are interested in working behind the scenes, this may be for you!