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Ontario City Library - TEEN VOLUNTEERS
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Ontario City Library: Summer Teen Volunteers
The Ontario City Library is looking for enthusiastic teens (ages 13–17) to volunteer during Summer at the Library.
Summer Teen Volunteers will staff the volunteer station in the Beverly Cleary Young Readers Room for a minimum of two 2-hour shifts per week. Help create a fun and welcoming space while supporting programs, assisting with activities, shelving materials, and completing special projects. Volunteers will provide assistance and important information to Summer Reading Challenge participants while supporting library staff with daily tasks to help programs run smoothly and successfully. Volunteens bring creativity, energy, and a teen perspective that helps make library programs more engaging and meaningful. In return, you’ll gain valuable job experience, build leadership and teamwork skills, and strengthen your confidence and connection to the community.
Join us and be part of something impactful this summer!
More on the Volunteens ProgramThe Volunteens program offers both short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities for teens seeking job experience, community service hours, and community involvement.
All Volunteens work alongside library staff to:
- Maintain Youth Services materials and interactive areas
- Prepare program supplies and materials
- Attend scheduled shifts on time
- Act professionally
- Assist with shelving materials
- Help manage crowds during programs
- Support programs beyond their regularly assigned shifts
This is a volunteer position with the City of Ontario. The City provides no compensation for the services performed by volunteers. Volunteers are not entitled to any benefits from the City, including but not limited to Workers' Compensation benefits. The City of Ontario Library is unable to assist individuals seeking placement for mandatory community service.
For additional information regarding Teen Services, please visit https://www.ontarioca.gov/CommunityLife/library/youth-and-families/teen-services.
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Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Volunteens include the following:
- Assist at the Beverly Cleary Young Readers Room service desk volunteer station during scheduled shifts
- Support children’s, teen, or community programs by setting up rooms, assisting participants, and cleaning up afterward
- Perform simple clerical tasks such as stamping, labeling, sorting, or assembling packets
- Use library equipment safely, including carts, scanners, and computers as assigned
- Follow library policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines
- Communicate effectively with staff, patrons, and other volunteers
- Arrive on time, complete assigned shifts, and notify staff in advance if unable to attend
- Maintain a positive, respectful, and helpful attitude at all times
Qualification Guidelines
Guidelines:
- Passion for the library and its role in the community.
- Dedication to supporting the missions of the Ontario City Library.
- Reliable attendance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Supplemental Information
Application Process
If this is your first time applying for a position using Ontario's Online Hiring Center, you will need to create an account by creating a Username and Password. After your account has been created, you can complete your volunteer application by clicking on the "Build Job Application" link. Your application will be saved online and can be used to apply for other volunteer or employment opportunities with the City of Ontario.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov"; or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
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