Welcome to our Teen Volunteer web site! If you have any questions that this site can't answer, or want more information about anything related to teens at the library, feel free to call the Youth Services department at 727.562.4970 X5236. Thanks for visiting!

ALL students volunteering for school credit, especially Bright Futures, must speak with and/or meet with library staff before they can begin their hours.

Teen Volunteering Program

Volunteering at the library is a good way to gain job experience, meet new people, and use your creativity. Our volunteer program is recommended for 6th through 12th graders.

Volunteer Checklist

Step 1

Fill out paperwork
 Volunteer Application
Background Check
 Affidavit of Good Moral Character (if working directly with children. This document must be notarized.)

Step 2

If you are 17 or younger you will need to visit the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department at either:

17050 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, 33778 (727.582.6200)
or
737 Louden Avenue, Dunedin, 34698 (727.582.6900)

Due to the sensitive nature of juvenile information they will only release a background check to the juvenile or their parent. Visit the Records Department and let them know you need a background check. This is a free service but you must bring an ID with your date of birth on it. If your parent visits without you they must have your original birth certificate. Please attach the document from the Sheriff's Department to the rest of your paperwork. You do not need to give them our background check form…that will be turned in to the Volunteer Coordinator.

Step 3

When you have completed all of the paperwork, received your Sheriff's background check if you are under 17, signed and filled out your application you may turn it in to one of two locations:

The library where you are applying, or:

Clearwater Public Library System
Attn: Jen Obermaier
100 N. Osceola Ave
Clearwater, FL 33755

Processing
Once the library staff has received all of your paperwork they will submit your background checks. This process usually takes one to two weeks. If you are accepted, you will be contacted by library staff. If you are denied you will be sent a letter and/or contacted.

Notes:
- If you are completing Service Learning Hours for educational purposes it is your responsibility to make sure that your guidance counselor or school representative has approved your volunteer assignment.
- It is also your responsibility to make sure that all paperwork involved is properly tracked, signed and turned in.
- If you need assistance please see either your school representative or the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Bright Futures has very strict guidelines. Make sure you check with your school before beginning hours for this scholarship.