TEMPE PUBLIC LIBRARY
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
(Applications for fall will be available August 1, 2008)

Middle school and high school students are an important part of the library's volunteer team and serve in a variety of volunteer roles. Volunteers work a set  weekly schedule on a semester-long basis and/or in the summer (June/July). Applications are available in August, December and April.

YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS  - YVC volunteers shelve audio and video materials and paperbacks and holiday books; clean up the family play-area; prepare crafts materials for story times; and assist the librarians of the Youth Library with various other tasks. Volunteers must be in 6th- 9th grades, and be able to work a set weekly 2-hour shift during the school semester. Attendance at an orientation/training session is required. For more information, call the Youth Reference Desk at 480-350-5522. 

COMPUTER ASSISTANTS - Computer Assistants help young patrons and their parents reserve online computers in the Youth Library; help with Internet use, word processing and printing; and take care of a variety of simple technical problems and area maintenance. Volunteers must be in  9th - 12th grades; and be friendly, outgoing, and enjoy interacting with young patrons and their parents. Computer Assistants must be able to work a set weekly 2-hour shift during the school semester. Each computer assistant will have an individualized, short orientation session before their first work shift. For more information, call the Youth Reference Desk at 480-350-5522.

JUNIOR LIBRARY PAGE - Volunteers work in the library's Shelf Maintenance section and empty the library book drops, scan and sort books and put away library materials. Volunteers must be in 6th through 12th grades and be able to work a set weekly 2-hour shift during the school semester. Training is provided on the job. Completion of an application and brief interview are required. Call the Volunteer Office at 480-350-5190 for more information or to schedule an interview.

Additional opportunities are available on a short-term basis (call 480-350-5190). Students age 15 or above may apply for any library volunteer position; see general library opportunities.