Teen volunteers & Teen Advisory Board

Since kicking off the Teen Volunteer program in January of 2019, I have always had a handful of regular volunteers. Some graduate, a few more replace them. A sports season starts, another one ends.
It has been an interesting learning experience to navigate teen volunteers, find regular tasks for them, ensure they stay interested and feel valued.

I am able to organize schedules, ensure the correct staff know they are coming if I am not there as well as let staff know to come to me with tasks for the teens. I have been able to build some great relationships with these teens and they communicate with me, always feeling comfortable emailing me when they cannot attend a shift. I have even been references for  a few of them for jobs. 

The teen advisory board has been less successful, but I am looking at different nights/times to see how to cultivate a passionate group of teens.