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
Create booklists!
Have recommendations for read-alikes or genres? Curate lists for the my_SAPL Teens booklists!
Current openings for Club Leads and Assistants:
GAMING CLUB SUNDAY @ 2:00 - 3:00 PM (🎮gaming)
Play, stream, watch, and discuss video games - including PC, console, handheld, and browser games. Opening for Club Assistant.
LGBTQ+YOU SUNDAY @ 3:00 - 5:00 PM (🌈rainbow-ballroom)
Hang out with other queer teens and allies, and chat about queer topics or anything else.
MUSIC MONDAY MONDAY @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM (🎵music)
Share and listen to all genres of music. Opening for Club Assistant.
TEEN TIME TUESDAY @ 5:00 - 6:00 PM (🤩teen-general)
A time to just hang out with everyone on the server. Talk about and do whatever! In need of Club Lead.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS WEDNESDAY @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM (🐉-dnd)
A weekly homebrew D&D adventure. Want help other teens make characters or start a new campaign as a DM?
RANDOM FANDOM THURSDAY @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM (💥random-fandom)
Chat about pop culture and your favorite fandoms.
BOOKWORMS FRIDAY @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM (
bookworms)
Topic can be anything you as the volunteer find interesting and want to share with other teens! Generally for books and things you have read or want to share with other teens about characters. Opening for Club Assistant.
ART CLUB SATURDAY @ 3:00 - 5:00 PM (create -club)
Share your creations, stream, collaborate or talk about arty things!
THE NIGHT OWL CLUB SATURDAY @ 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM (🤩teen-general))
Like Teen Time, but for those who like to stay up late... or even a bit early. Talk about your day, share cool things, and just hang out!
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!
