Be part of Teen Council at HKDPL!
Interest meeting on Friday, August 28, 4 PM at the Main Library

First Meeting: September, TBD

The purpose of the HKDPL Teen Council (otherwise known as a Teen Advisory Board) is to provide local young adults with leadership, planning and interpersonal skills they can take with them into their future. Teen Council will also provide a crucial role in service and support of people and organizations in Haverstraw and neighboring areas. Membership is open to teens 13 and up who live within the North Rockland Central School District.

Why should I join?

• Volunteer service hours for school, college, religion, etc.,
• Looks amazing on college and job applications,
• Build important social and professional skills like leadership, commitment, reliability, and communication,
• Helping the community you live in & having a say in library offerings,
• Extra benefits like pizza and/or lunch parties, special merch, fun activities and more!

What is expected of me?

1. Sign a contract to show your commitment to Teen Council (and have your parent or guardian sign a permission slip if you’re under 18)
2. Attending a minimum of 6 monthly meetings over the course of the school year (September through May)
3. Think about how you want to help your community and ways to accomplish those goals, and work with your peers to get it done!
4. Be able to attend offsite (out of the library), local volunteering opportunities with enough notice

What kind of things will we be doing?

Examples of volunteer projects include but are not limited to:

1. Organizing food, toy, and supply drives for various charities,
2. Developing library programs from start to finish,
3. Collection development (having a say in what the library offers),
4. Environmental cleanups,
5. Helping out with food banks,
6. Assisting the elderly,
7. Giving time to animal shelters

If you have an idea for a service project, bring it to the group! There are endless opportunities to help in our community.