Teen Community Service

Teens have excellent opportunities to earn community service hours as volunteers at The Wimberley Village Library.  To be eligible for this program teens must be 13 – 17 years of age. All volunteers are required to fill out an application and acquire two teacher references.  Eligible teens will have completed the application, interview and training process before earning community service hours. Certificates of completion are awarded at the end of summer programming or during the school year when earned by teens.

Teen Volunteer Programs

General Information

The general duties of teen volunteers are assist with shelving, straightening shelves, displays and special projects as assigned. Teen volunteers work 2 to 3 hour weekly shifts.  Volunteering is a great opportunity to gain work experience, earn community service hours, serve your community and learn about the library.

Summer

Teens wanting to volunteer during June and July will need to attend two summer prep sessions beginning in the latter part of May.  Teens are encouraged to apply as set-up and tear-down for the fast-paced children’s programs like Wacky Wednesdays! Story Time and Hands on Fun.   Teens can also volunteer as solo shelvers, assist with special projects, or ride as a group on the Library’s July 4th Float. 

School-Year

Teens wanting to volunteer during the school year are eligible for positions like shelving and set-up and tear-down for children’s programs like Story Time and Discovery Fridays during and after-school hours. 

Applications are available year-round and online for interested teens.  Signed and completed applications may be returned to the circulation desk at the library.

Questions?  Contact Pat Galvin at teenservices@wimberleylibrary.org or call 512/847-2188, ext.109