Wild Spotlight of the Week: Summer Reading Volunteers!

Volunteers Still Needed 

While many of our Summer Reading teen volunteers have been recruited, placed, and trained it is not too late for teens to sign up to volunteer this summer and build their resumes, boost their confidence, and earn service-learning hours. If your location’s volunteer opportunities are full, refer inquiring teens to a nearby location with openings. This summer we are on track to work with between 275-300 teen volunteers! 

As of today, May 28, the following locations are still accepting volunteer applications for Summer Reading! 

• Belle Isle 
• Bethany
• Capitol Hill
• Come Read with Me
• Del City
• Downtown
• Midwest City
• Ralph Ellison
• Southern Oaks
• Wright

Volunteer Tips (and More!) for All Staff  

New to working with teen volunteers or in search of ways to make our teen volunteers feel welcome and supported this summer? Make sure to check out our Tips for Staff guide for great information on recruiting volunteers, working with volunteers, logging volunteer hours, communicating with teens, and helping volunteers feel part of a team.  

Looking for more information about Summer Reading volunteer training and management? Make sure to take a look at our Summer Volunteer Toolkit to find the information you need!  

Questions about Summer Reading Volunteers?  

If you have any questions about Summer Reading Volunteers at your library, make sure to reach out to your designated Summer Reading Volunteer Supervisor(s)!  

We Love You So 

Make sure to show your teen volunteers the love this summer by highlighting their great work on our We Love You So forum so that all staff can recognize their hard work! Looking for other ways to show your volunteers the love? Make sure to check out Tip #6: Helping Volunteers Feel Part of the Team on our Tips for Staff guide.