Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Bazan Branch 

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:
As of September 2025, Bazan will be unable to accept in-person volunteers until our building (HVAC) repairs are completed.

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 

Supervisor: Mary Lou Bleichwehl

amisarahi.sarabia@sanantonio.gov 210-207-9060

Brook Hollow Branch

As of August 2025, all Volunteer spots for Teens at Brook Hollow Branch are full. Please check back with us in March 2026.

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 August 2025 The Maverick Branch not accepting volunteers. Please check back with us in October.

• 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

Limited volunteering opportunities are available at Carver’s interim service site, located at the Denver Heights Community Center, 300 Porter St, San Antonio, TX 78210.

Please email, call, or visit Chris to chat.
Supervisor: Chris Castillo

chris.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 August 2025 the Teen Library is currently not taking any new summer teen volunteers. Please check back with us in October 2025! **

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

Do you love gardening? The Cody branch library is looking for volunteers who can commit 1-2 hours a week to helping maintain the seed library. These volunteers would help make and label seed packets, refill the library, and research growing instructions.

Supervisor: Ashley Frost

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

Mission Branch

Volunteer Opportunities for teens:

• Teen Activities Assistant: Decide what we do at the Tuesday night Teen Hangout club! This can include crafting, cooking, book club, etc.
• Teen Gaming Assistant: Assist with Switch gaming equipment and other games (Tabletop) 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
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

Volunteer Opportunity for teens:

• Teen Time Volunteer - Plan and lead teen time activities, help set up/clean up, and actively participate to create a welcoming environment.
• Club Assistant: Put your imagination to work by co-leading a club for other teens. Collaborate with others to plan activities for the Art Club or Literary Club, or, as branch schedule allows, lead a one-time event or recurring club that you're passionate about.

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

Encino Branch

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

• Teen Time Volunteer: Attend Teen Time, actively engaging with and welcoming other teens. Suggest, plan, and lead Teen Time activities.
• General Assistant: Help with shelving books, finding materials, washing toys, and other general library tasks.

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

Teen volunteer opportunities include:

• Teen Activities Leader: help plan and run activities during Teen Time, welcome new teens to the space, help with setup & cleanup
• Teen Space Promoter: help make the teen space shine by building book displays, making bookmarks, or other things to keep the space looking sharp
• Digital Media Creator: make videos  or take photos of teen activities,  create fliers using software like Canva or Publisher

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

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