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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Podcast Members: Share about your programming experiences at the library, engage in discussion on young adult literature.
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!