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Become a VolunTeen!
Students ages 13 to 18 are invited to join us for various volunteer activities. If none of the activities below is a right fit, contact Nicole with an idea for an alternative volunteer project.
Sleeping Mat Project (All Ages)
Every Thursday from 10 am to 11:30 am
Weaving mats from plastic bags. Stay after to help clean up.
Sleeping Mat Project will be on a break starting 12/21/2023. The project will resume 1/18/2023.
Lego Club
Fourth Monday of the month at 4 PM
November 27 & December 19
Third Tuesday of the month at 5 PM
November 14
Show up a little early to help the librarian set up and stay after to clean up this program. During the program, encourage and help younger builders with their creations. No program on December 25.
VolunTeen Service Club (Ages 13-18)
Wednesday, December 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm (Register)
Join us to complete projects and activities to support local and nationwide charities and organizations. For young people ages 13 and up. Contact Nicole at nhusbands@ivpl.org with questions.
Please note: Registration closes at 5 pm the day before the event. This program may be canceled due to low registration.
Don't forget to sign in for each event on the VolunTeen list to log your volunteer hours.
Flexible Volunteer Opportunities
Taught by Teens Video Tutorials
Show off a talent or a skill by creating tutorials for the Taught by Teens playlist. You can use a book as a guide or create your own tutorial. Include a list of materials and step-by-step instructions. If your face is in the video, have your parent/guardian fill out and sign the video release form (must download and print). If you don’t have the completed form, make sure only your hands are recorded. Please review the guidelines before you start recording.
Contact Nicole at nhusbands@ivpl.org with any questions.
Time: 1 hour to 1.5 hours per approved video
Reviews by You
Write a review for a book for the IVPLTeens blog. Reviews have to be at least 200 words. Visit here for guidelines on how to write and submit a book review
Time: 1 hour per review
Digital Content Creator
Help us achieve engagement by producing creative and compelling content for IVPL.
Examples:
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What *Your Name* is reading this week
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to be read ("TBR") list
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DIY Bookmarks
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Like this, read this
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Sticky Note Book Reviews (example)
Time: 1 hour for every 5 posts that are approved
Sleeping Mat Finisher
Are you handy with a crochet hook? After a sleeping mat has been removed from the loom, it needs some finishing touches. Take a mat home to weave in loose ends using a crochet hook. Contact Nicole at nhusbands@ivpl.org if you are interested in this volunteer opportunity. This task is not available all of the time.
Time: Various
Special Events Photography
Take photographs of library events using an iPad. If you are interested in being added to the list of potential photographers, contact Nicole at nhusbands@ivpl.org.
Time: Various