Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Bazan Branch 

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• Teen Time Assistant.
• Assist with 3D printing small projects.
• Organize and inventory all video game equipment.
• Any interests in assisting with maintaining a Minecraft survivor/creative world.
• Any interests in creating a teen E-sports group [Rocket League, Mario Kart, Smash Ultimate].
• Maintaining Bazan's NEW rock garden by painting rocks, clearing debris, refilling bee baths and taking pictures of the cool rocks you may find in the garden.
• Multimedia design project with a focus on creating digital art displays for Bazan's teen space.

Supervisor: Cassie Garza
cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9160

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: Stephanie Thomas-Rosen

stephanie.thomas-rosen2@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9090 

Brook Hollow Branch

As of November 2024, all Volunteer spots for Teens at Brook Hollow Branch are full. Please check back with us when school starts in fall 2025.

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: 
210-207-9030

Maverick Branch

As of April 2025 The Maverick Branch not accepting volunteers. Please check back with us when school starts in the fall.

• Team Teen Time Volunteer: plan teen time activities, set up/clean up, welcome peers as needed.
• Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers to the Library. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: Mary Lou Bleichwehl

mary.bleichwehl@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9060

Carver Branch

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.

Supervisor: Chris Castillo

christopher.castillo3@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9180

McCreless Branch

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: Mari Castellano

mari.castellano@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9170

Teen Library at Central Library:
**As of May 2025 the Teen Library is currently not taking any new summer teen volunteers. Please check back with us in July! **

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• Team Teen Time Volunteer: plan teen time activities, set up/clean up, assist peers as needed.
• Team Photo Volunteer: take and edit photos during teen events, or create and edit photo layouts suitable for Instagram uploads. 
• Team Instagram Volunteer: create in-house content (craft/recipe demos, polls, etc.) for the @210teenlibrary Instagram page.

Spots fill up fast; call to check for availability.

Supervisor: Regina Almanza
regina.almanza@sanantonio.gov 210-207-2678

Memorial Branch

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: Ami Sarabia

amisarahi.sarabia@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9140

Cody Branch

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.

Supervisor: Ashley Frost

ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9100

Mission Branch

**As of May 2025, the Mission Branch is not accepting volunteers. Please check back with us when school starts in the Fall. **

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• Teen Activities Leader: Help decide what we do at the Tuesday night Teen Hangout club.
• Teen Gaming Assistant: Assist with gaming equipment, play chess and other games during the library's Teen Saturday events.
• Shelving Assistant: Help keep the library organized by finding books from a list, making sure shelves are organized, and books are in order.

Supervisor: Cindy Cruz
cynthia.cruz@sanantonio.gov 210-207-2704

Collins Garden Branch

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• Teen video creation assistant/ editor.
• Digital Media Assistant: Creating fliers on Canva, Publisher or other software to publicize Teen Events.
• Club Assistant: The events or weekly clubs will be based on the teen's strengths and interests; the clubs can be art, K-Pop, tabletop gaming, video gaming, or anything else!

Supervisor: Daniella Toll
daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9120

Pan American Branch

**As of June 2025, the Pan American is currently not taking any new teen volunteers. Please check back in September 2025! **
Volunteer Opportunities for teens:

• Teen Time Assistant: Plan teen time activities, set up/clean up, assist peers as needed.

• General Assistant: Tasks are customizable to teen skills and interests.

• Club Assistant: Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc. 

Supervisor: Gladys Nunez
gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9150

Parman Branch

Now accepting summer volunteers!

Volunteer opportunities for teens:

• Teen Time Assistant: Help plan and participate in activities. Assist with setting up and cleaning up.
• Router Assistant: Locate and pull books off the shelf from a list.
• Club leader: Passionate about something? Dungeons and Dragons? Chess? Art? Let's make your vision a reality. Earn volunteer hours doing something you love.
• Event volunteer: Volunteer for a specific event. Help with setup, greeting patrons, games, crafts, and clean up.

Summer:

• Craft table assistant: Help our younger patrons complete our summer craft.

Supervisor: Rebecca Hillmann

rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov 210-207-2703

Cortez Branch

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.

Supervisor: Ciana Flores

ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9130

Potranco Branch

As of June 2025, all Volunteer spots for Teens at Potranco Branch are full. Please check back with us when school starts in fall 2025.

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• Club Leader: Put your imagination to work. Looking for a consistent and creative teen willing lead a weekly or monthly club for other teens. Interested in art, crafts, books, tabletop gaming, music/podcasts, show or movie fandoms? What else? Your ideas, your club! Library staff will support volunteer by coordinating dates, supplies, and promoting the club. Volunteer will gain valuable leadership skills while having fun and pursuing their interests. 

Supervisor: Sherry Ross
sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9280

Encino Branch
As of May 2025, all Volunteer spots for Teens at Encino Branch are full. Please check back with us in August 2025.

Supervisor: Elissa Vura

elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9250

Pruitt Branch

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: Sarah Phillips

sarah.phillips2@sanantonio.gov 210-650-1122

Forest Hills Branch
Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.

Supervisor: Shannan Prukop

shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9230

Schaefer Branch

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• General Assistance/ Teen Club Assistant: Tasks are customizable to teen skills and interests.

Supervisor: Daniela Moreno
daniela.moreno@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9300

Great Northwest Branch
Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: Lisa Puchot
lisa.puchot@sanantonio.gov  210-207-9210

Semmes Branch

**As of April 2025, the Semmes branch is currently not taking any new teen volunteers. Please check back in August 2025! **

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: Valerie Carroll

valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9110

Guerra Branch
Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: Brandy Walthall

brandy.walthall@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9070

Thousand Oaks Branch Library

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• Teen Time Assistant

Supervisor: Kimberly King
kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9190

Igo Branch

Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc.  

Supervisor: Esparanza Meekins
esparanza.meekins2@gmail.com

Tobin Branch Library

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• Teen Time Assistant
• Dungeon Master for Teen D&D Club

Supervisor: Connie Hejl
connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9040

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• Teen Time Assistant
• Organize and inventory all video game equipment.
• Organize and inventory all crafting equipment.
• Maintaining Johnston's outdoor rock garden by painting rocks, clearing the surrounding area.
• Assist with paper mache projects
• General Assistant: Tasks are customizable to teen skills and interests.
• Club Assistant: weekly/ monthly clubs will be based on the teen's strengths, consistency, and interest; the clubs can be book groups, art, tabletop gaming, or other topics. Staff will support teen volunteer in coordinating dates, supplies and advertising club.

Supervisor: Ana Piña

ana.pina@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9240

Westfall Branch Library
Want to start a club? Have an idea for an activity for teens? Become a volunteer and earn hours while running a club you’re passionate about! Brainstorm ideas, plan events or activities and welcome peers into the Teen Space. Some ideas can be Teen Game Night, Book Discussions, Art Club, etc. 

Supervisor: Heather Swindell

heather.swindell@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9220