Teen Advisory Group - Teen Volunteer Agents (T. V. A.)
Calling all teens! Let your voice be heard—help create the teen experiences you would like to see at the Waupaca Area Public Library by joining the WAPL Teen Volunteer Agents (TVA).
TVA members participate in the following projects:
- Assist in planning and hosting teen events
- Support social media campaigns to promote the library and offering creative input
- Provide feedback on library services, spaces, resources for teens
- Act as ambassadors to encourage their peers to use the library
- Earn volunteer hours for school or community service requirements.
- Add a great extracurricular group to your resume or college application.
- Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Gain experience in project management and event planning.
- Have a say in what books and events are available for teens and contribute to the library’s growth and impact in the community.
- Make new friends and interact with like-minded peers.
When Does TVA Meet?
TVA meets in person on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Waupaca Area Public Library Teen Room. Other meetings may occur if teens sign up to participate in additional subcommittees, or to help out with events. Please plan to meet anywhere from 1-to-5 hours a month if participant joins a subcommittee.
How Do I Join TVA?
Teens must be in 6th-12th grade, attend meetings regularly (or tell the Teen Librarian when they cannot), and submit the TVA Application Form.
Can I Attend TVA Meetings If I’m Not A Member?
Yes, any and all teens are encouraged to attend TVA meetings. Teens must be a member to participate in TVA projects or volunteering in the Teen Room.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
TVA Officers
President
- Runs meetings and keeps order
- Uses gavel as necessary
- Grants permission to speak to other members by calling on them
- Introduces authors and other guests sponsored by TVA at public events
- Represents TVA at public events
Volunteers at TVA events as much as possible - Reviews agendas, plans, and notes for TVA meetings with Teen Librarian before the meetings
Vice President
- Assists Teen Librarian with set up before TVA meetings and clean up after TVA meetings
- Stands in for any missing officers if another officer is absent
- Responsible for making new members feel welcome
- Volunteers at TVA events as much as possible
- Works on publicity for TVA
Secretary
- Takes attendance at meetings
- Takes notes at meetings
- Writes on board for brainstorming
- Collects address information of new members for Teen Librarian
Treasurer
- Gives Treasurer’s report at meetings by reading monthly balances
- Writes out checks (must be approved on TVA account)
Waupaca Middle School Rep
- Advises officers of any news from the Waupaca Middle School
- Assists officers and Teen Librarian with decisions
- Hands out agendas, ballots, pencils as needed
- Works on publicity for TVA, especially at the Waupaca Middle School