Santa Barbara Public Library
Teen Volunteer Time
Do you need to earn community service hours? Become a teen volunteer at the library and help library staff and the library at large while earning your hours. We will meet at the upper level reference desk at the Central Library and start promptly at 4:15 PM on Thursdays. Due to high interest, pre-registration will guarantee your participation. Stop by just in case we have space for drop-ins! Can't make it Thursdays? Join us at the Eastside Library on Saturdays from 11am-12:30pm. No registration required!
https://calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov/events/upcoming?keywords=teen%20volunteer%20time
Peer Buddies
Become a Volunteer Buddy!
You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with others your age, while learning about an array of learning styles.
The goal is that you will gain insight and broaden your perspective about neurodiversity. You will receive personalized training by our amazing staff, who will train you in strategies to help your buddy thrive socially. All sessions are based in the community, so skills are taught while having a blast!
High school and college-aged buddies may also earn community service hours and letters of recommendation.
https://www.peerbuddies.com/volunteer
Volunteer Gardening | Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
Join gardeners of all experience levels for a day of caring for the "Crown Jewel" of Santa Barbara, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. Parks staff will provide instruction in proper pruning, mulching, deadheading, and weeding techniques.
Volunteers will grow in their horticultural knowledge and skills while spending a day serving their community and giving a boost to this beloved park.
Please bring sun protection, water to stay hydrated, and any hand tools or gloves that you may have. A limited supply of tools and gloves are available.
Drop in volunteers are welcome:
every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (4:00 p.m. from November 5 through March 4 for daylight reasons),
every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
and the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For more volunteer opportunities, please visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ParkVolunteer.
YouthWell: Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
Explore meaningful ways to get involved across Santa Barbara County! Twice a year, YouthWell hosts educational workshops for teens to learn about available volunteer and internship opportunities. Volunteer opportunities here.
Calling all College & Career Services staff:
We encourage you to share this workshop with your students and attend alongside them! Please fill out the RSVP form if you plan to join.
Spread the word:
Share this information with your network of youth and families. Everyone is welcome!
