The minimum age to volunteer with the San Antonio Public Library is 14.
There are many ways for teens, (ages 14-18) to volunteer Off-site!
For the most part, teens can volunteer off-site whenever works best for your schedule. Club Assistants must arrange schedule to match selected virtual club time.
Become a Content Creator on Instagram! Teens can create infographics, polls, videos, or any other kind of original content.
How to become a Content Creator: Complete the Volunteer Application and return at any location. After your orientation, enter your hours in the online timesheet. Follow the guidelines for Instagram volunteers, and email your completed content to the Off-site supervisor.
Spotify
Create a Spotify List of your favorite jams as a Content Curator!
How to become a Content Curator: Complete Volunteer Application and return at library branch closest to you. After orientation, you will receive an electronic timesheet to keep track of your hours. Follow the Instagram volunteering guidelines, and email your curated playlist to the Off-site volunteer supervisor.
Discord
Everyday something is happening at 210teenlibrary on Discord. You can become a part of it all as a Club Assistant or Teen Moderator*!
*Teen Mods are selected by nomination from current Teen Mods; if interested in becoming a Teen Mod, teens are encouraged to join the server and interact and participate in a meaningful way.
What is Discord? Want to join the 210teenlibrary Discord server? (ages 13-18 only) Go here: http://bit.ly/210TL
Current openings for Club Assistants:
MUSIC MONDAY MONDAY @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM (🎵music)
Share and listen to all genres of music.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS WEDNESDAY @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM (🐉-dnd)
A weekly homebrew D&D adventure. Want help making characters or need DMing advice? Join us on the last Wednesday of the month and we'll work on things together!
RANDOM FANDOM THURSDAY @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM (💥random-fandom)
Chat about pop culture and your favorite fandoms.
TEEN TIME FRIDAY @ 5:00 - 6:00 PM (🤩teen-general)
A time to just hang out with everyone on the server. Talk about and do whatever!
CREATE CLUB SATURDAY @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM (🎨create-club)
Share whatever you're currently creating, completed projects, favorite hobbies, and more.
GAMING CLUB SATURDAY @ 4:00 - 5:00 PM (🎮gaming)
Play, stream, watch, and discuss video games - including PC, console, handheld, and browser games.
How to get started: Be active in the club you want to lead! Let SAPL staff on Discord know you are interested! Fill out Volunteer Application and return to your nearest location.
Note: if you want to lead a club that is not listed here, let SAPL staff know what club you are interested in leading!
