Teen Advisory Board Application

Name*

First Last

Age*

Date of Birth*

Grade Level*

What grade are you in at school?

Which school will you be attending?

Garden City Middle School
Garden City High School
Home Schooled
Other

If you chose "Other," please list your school:

Email*

Home Phone*

Cell Phone

Which are you applying for?*

Junior Advisor/Grades 6-8
Advisor/Grades 9-12

Do you have a Garden City Public Library Card?*

Yes
No

How did you hear about the Teen Advisory Board?

Why do you want to be on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board?

What would you suggest to improve Library services to teens?

List some of your ideas for programs at the Library you think teens might enjoy.

Have you ever attended a library program for tweens and teens before?

Please list the programs you have attended below. (Please feel free to include your opinions on the programs.)

Have you ever volunteered at the library before?

Yes
No

If yes, approximately how many hours have you volunteered previously at the Library?

What other community service have you done outside of the Library?

Would you be willing to review books, music, movies, video games, television shows for publication on the Library’s website or elsewhere?

Yes
No

Would you be interested in leading a book discussion for tweens and teens?

Yes
No

Would you be interested in helping run or organize a teen event at the Library?

Yes
No

Would you be interested in attending Library Board meetings on behalf of the Teen Advisory Board?

Library Board meetings typically meet on the second Monday of the month.

Yes
No

Would you be interested in assisting with any special programs or projects at the Library?

Yes
No

What are some of your hobbies and interests? (Be sure to include clubs or sports.)

What do you like to read?

Do you have any work history?

Yes
No

If you answered "Yes" above, please list your work history below.

Do you have any special talents or skills you think would be useful as a member of the Teen Advisory Board?

Examples might be public speaking, writing, graphic design, photography, film making, etc.

Do you have any ideas, services, or programs that you would like to see the Teen Advisory Board develop?

If so, give an example.

Please indicate the days/hours you would be available to meet during the year.

The Teen Advisory Board will tentatively meet for 1 hour each month. You do not have to make every meeting to serve on the board.

TAB members may also volunteer at the Library at other times with tasks related to special events, projects, or programs. Would you be willing to do this?

Yes
No

Are you required to fulfill a specific number of volunteer hours?

Yes
No

If yes, how many?

By when?

Required by:

In what areas do you have the most interest?

Check all that apply.

If you checked "Other," please describe your area of interest below.

What do you think is the most challenging issue teens face today?

Is there anything else you would like us to know as we consider your application?

References

List three people who know you well enough to give information about you.

For Parent/Guardian*

I am aware my teen is applying for a membership on the Garden City Public Library Teen Advisory Board.

Yes

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