The Volunteens Program at the Pendleton Public Library invites teens ages 12–17 to gain valuable job experience while giving back to their community. Through hands-on volunteer opportunities, Volunteens build practical skills, strengthen their resumes, and gain experiences to support future job and scholarship applications.
Why Join Volunteens?
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Volunteens work in short shifts of up to two hours, making it easy to fit service opportunities into busy school and personal schedules.
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Teens will build teamwork, communication, and leadership skills while earning volunteer hours that can count toward school or scholarship requirements.
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Volunteens play a meaningful role in supporting the library, Parks & Recreation events, and the wider community.Volunteens-Guide.docx
How to Become a Volunteen
To join, applicants must:
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Be between 12 and 17 years old.
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Complete a City of Pendleton Volunteer Application and a Background Check (requiring parent/guardian signature).
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Participate in an interview for the volunteer roles they are interested in.
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Attend a Volunteens Orientation session.
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Receive job offers based on interests, qualifications, and library needs.Volunteens-Guide.docx
Volunteer Positions
Volunteens can choose from several roles:
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Event Support: Help with preparation, facilitation, and clean-up at library or Parks & Recreation events.
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Shelver: Check in materials, re-shelve, straighten collections, and perform shelf reading duties.
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Mobile Library Assistant: Support check-in and check-out of materials during mobile library stops at community locations (starts Spring 2026; must provide own transportation).
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School Representative: Share library services and programming with student groups, post flyers, and assist with school-library collaborations.
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Advisory Board Member: Contribute ideas on planning teen services, collections, and programs (meets monthly).Volunteens-Guide.docx
What to Expect
Volunteens are responsible for tracking their hours and notifying library staff if they need to miss a shift. Teens accepted into the program will attend a required orientation event, learn about the different positions, participate in interviews, and be matched to a volunteer role that fits their interests and abilities.
Participating in Volunteens is a great way to learn new skills, make friends, and make a positive impact on the community. Learn more and apply today to secure a spot at the next orientation session!