Sunshine and Stories Episode 114: Today’s Teen Volunteer, Tomorrow’s Future Librarian
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Episode Summary:
Kate and Kate explore the possibilities of designing a teen volunteer program grounded in the development of workforce skills. How does that shift how you design, manage, and evaluate a library’s teen volunteer program? Could this sort of approach improve retention and create a lasting impact on teens in your communities of services?
00:00 – Introduction
01:47 – Why have a teen volunteer program?
05:06 – Steps to take to get started
08:35 – Strategies for retention
13:06 – Capturing and evaluating impact
17:22 – A program recommendation
18:23 – Closing
References:
Collaborative Summer Library Program
Colorado Youth Services Library Network mailing list
Pikes Peak Library District Workforce Readiness – Basic Training
PPLD Workforce Readiness – Intermediate Training (15+)
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