We are excited to announce the 2026 HCPLC Teen Advisory & Advocacy Board from July 8 to November 7. This five-month program will offer high school students ages 14 to 18 the opportunity to earn up to 100 Bright Futures and educational service hours at the library. The program is structured as a hybrid experience, featuring both virtual sessions and in-person engagement,
As a volunteer, students will have an opportunity to provide feedback and influence library services directed towards teens, and advocate about the library in their community. Volunteers will gain valuable experience in communication, collaboration, civic engagement, and social skills while learning about how the public library services the community.
The Teen Advisory and Advocacy Board program is currently filled. Please check back in the future for the opportunity for students to apply.
Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in monthly meetings.
- Attend a Friends of the Library chapter meeting or a Friends of the Library Council meeting.
- Submit monthly writing assignments.
- Share insights about the needs and interests of teens in the community.
- Complete a teen library space survey.
- Attend two teen programs and provide feedback.
- Offer suggestions to improve engagement, accessibility, and relevance for teens.
- Bring new ideas for programs that benefit teens.
- Complete a virtual scavenger hunt.
- Encourage other teens to get involved in programs and opportunities.
- Create and present individual poster project – Your Future Library during final session.
- Participants who successfully complete the program, including all assignments and sessions, are awarded 100 service hours.
- Other duties as assigned.
Class Schedule
Virtual sessions will be held from 5 - 6 p.m. on these dates:
- July 8, 2026
- August 5, 2026
- September 2, 2026
- October 7, 2026
- November 4, 2026
In-person Certificate Ceremony November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.