Ontario City Library - TEEN Volunteers

The Position

The Ontario City Library is looking for enthusiastic teens (ages 13–17) to volunteer during the school year (August through May).

School Year Volunteers will staff volunteer stations throughout the library for a minimum of one (1) 2-hour shift per week. Responsibilities include helping create a fun and welcoming space while supporting programs, assisting with activities, shelving materials, and completing special projects. Volunteers will provide assistance and support to library staff with daily tasks to help programs run smoothly and successfully. Volunteers bring creativity, energy, and a teen perspective that helps make library programs more engaging and meaningful.

In return, volunteers gain valuable job experience, build leadership and teamwork skills, and strengthen their confidence and connection to the community.

Join us and be part of something impactful this summer!

More on the Teen Volunteer Program The program offers both short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities for teens seeking job experience, community service hours, and community involvement.

All Teen Volunteers 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 library 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

The Ovitt Family Community Library
215 East C Street Monday – Thursday: 10am – 9pmFriday – Saturday: 10am – 6pmSunday: 1pm – 4pm - Lewis Family Branch 3850 East Riverside Drive Monday – Thursday: 4pm – 8pmSaturday: 10am – 6pm

The essential functions typically performed by the Teen Volunteers include the following:

• 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

Must be 13-17 years of age. Must be willing to volunteer for a minimum of one (1) 2-hour shifts per week. 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.

This is a volunteer (unpaid) position with the City of Ontario. As such, the City of Ontario's General Process for employment does not apply to this position. 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.

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