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Homer Township Public Library
Teen Leadership Program Application
The Homer Township Public Library is seeking five “Teen Leaders” for the summer of 2015. This application
is NOT for the library’s regular summer teen intern program, which will be available May 1.
As a group, the Teen Leaders will plan, implement, and attend 5 teen programs at the library. Leaders will be
“unpaid” and will receive a $200 dollar stipend at the end of their term of service. A minimum of the required
15-20 hours of service must be fulfilled in order to receive the stipend.
Applicants must be going into grades 9-12 as of Fall 2015.
Application deadline is April 27, 2015. Potential candidates will be interviewed during the month of April.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by email on May 4.
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Date of Birth __________________ School __________________________ Grade as of Fall 2015 _________
The internship requires a commitment of 15-20 hours during the summer (see reverse side for schedule).
Can you commit to this schedule? Yes No (circle one)
Are there any times or dates when you will be unavailable?
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Why are you interested in being a Teen Leader for the Homer Township Public Library?
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Please describe past employment or volunteer experiences (if you have no formal experience, describe
responsibilities you have at home or school).
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(Turn Over for Further Questions)
What experiences or skills will you bring to the library as an intern? For example, what are your favorite interests,
hobbies, classes, and extracurricular activities?
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One part of this internship may involve creative work like helping with crafts and food. How do you feel about this?
Describe any experience you may have.
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The internship may also involve working with other teens as a group to plan and promote teen programs. How do
you feel about doing this?
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Is there anything else you would like us to know as we consider your application?
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SCHEDULE:
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Wed, May 20 from 5-7pm – orientation
Wed, June 17 from 2-3pm – planning session
Wed, June 24 from 2-3pm – planning session
Thurs, June 25 from 6:30-9pm – teen movie program*
Tues, June 30 from 6-7pm – teen craft program*
Wed, July 1 from 2-3pm – planning session
Mon, July 6 from 6-7pm – teen food program*
Wed, July 8 from 2-3pm – planning session
Tues, July 14 from 6-7pm – teen craft program*
Thurs, July 23 from 6-7pm – teen food program*
Mon, Aug 3 or Tues, Aug 4 (time TBD) – individual review
Wed, Aug 5 from 2-4pm – final group meeting
*Each teen leader must arrive to ONE of the programs at least 30 minutes beforehand for set-up assistance.
Please note that additional days & times (not in excess of 5 total hours) may be added to the schedule.
If you have a resume, you may submit it along with this application.
Questions? Contact Heather Colby or Alex Annen at (708) 301-7908 or askalibrarian@homerlibrary.org
Funding for the teen leadership program is generously provided in part by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and YALSA as
part of their Summer Reading Grant Program. To learn more, please visit http://summerreading.ning.com