Help inspire a love of reading and creativity in our community! As a Teen Puppet Maker Volunteer, you’ll work alongside other teens and library staff to create simple, handmade puppets for families to take home. Your creativity and care will extend far beyond the library walls. By helping create take-home puppets, you’ll support families in continuing the joy of storytelling and imaginative play at home. These simple puppets encourage caretakers and children to play, read, and learn together—building stronger bonds and nurturing a lifelong love of literacy.
This project is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of Mesa County Libraries.
This opportunity is for teens only, ages 14-18. If you are interested Email teens@mcpld.org to schedule.
Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, Tasks:
Use provided patterns to trace, cut, and sew simple puppets under staff direction
Work assembly-line style with other volunteers to complete each stage of puppet creation
Learn every step of the puppet-making process from start to finish
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Follow all safety and material-handling guidelines
Qualifications (minimum experience, skills, education, knowledge):
No prior sewing or crafting experience required!
Basic use of sewing machines helpful- training will be provided
Attention to detail
Enjoys hands-on, creative activities
Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively in a group setting
Teens 14-18
