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!
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 (ph. 727.582.6200)
or
737 Louden Avenue, Dunedin, 34698 (ph. 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.) ·
ALL students volunteering for school credit, especially Bright
Futures, must speak with and/or meet with library staff before
they can begin their hours.
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