JEFFERSON HILLS LIBRARY

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (T.A.B.)

MISSION: To promote Literacy in the community

The Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) is comprised primarily of 8^th – 12^th grade students who are involved in promoting literacy in the community. Since teens have very busy schedules, there are no set time requirements for belonging to T.A.B.; however, it is important to be committed to the purpose of the organization. Those students who are active in T.A.B. will receive credit hours for their participation. Library volunteerism is useful for educational purposes such as college resumes, and scholarships. In addition, these service hours can be used toward scouting, rotary club, religious, ethnic, political, and other service awards.

The Teen Advisory Board enables student to gain important leadership, communication, and social skills while providing a valuable service to the community. This organization is invaluable for students pursuing a degree in education, library science, social service, or other related fields because it enables them to help children and teens develop lifetime learning skills. In addition, teens gain a greater understanding of the library’s importance in the community while implementing important tasks which are needed for the library’s function.

Lastly, volunteering at the library is a great way of meeting new people, developing lasting friendships, and helping the people in our community.

THE TEEN ADVISORY BOARD implements the following tasks:

1. Help with the Children and Teen Reading Programs. This includes the “Summer Reading Program” as well as the “In School Reading Program”. During the “Summer Reading Program”, teens can help with craft projects, reading, drama, and child supervision. During the “In School Reading Programs” teens can participate in the “Back to School Program”, Jefferson Hills’ “Light Up Night” celebration, as well as other programs which encourage children to read.

For the teens, the library has community service project, book discussions, crafts, and Wii Games available.

The Teen Advisory Board Members are positive role models for the children and they help to facilitate and implement many of our programs.

2. Lead a Teen book discussion

3. Assist with Book Sales

4. Write reviews of materials that might be of interest to teens.

5. Shelf and organize reading materials in the Children’s and Young Adult areas.

6. Serve as mentors for younger te4ens by becoming active in the “Tween Programs”.

7. Serve as a leader on the Teen Advisory Board

8. Recruit other teen volunteers.

9. Organize supply area

10. Create bulletin board displays

11. Compile data bases of volunteers, school contacts, programs.

12. Help collect used Children and Young Adult literature which can be shared by Teen sin the community.

I you are interested in becoming a Teen Advisory Board Member and would like to help with any of the services listed above, please pick up a form in the volunteer binder and return this sheet to Ms. Garbisch in the guidance office.

Questions about the program may be directed to Ann Zettl at 412-655-7741.