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About Teen Council
Tampa Bay History Center Teen Council members create and plan events and programs with other local teens and museum staff. Along with hosting teen events, members assist museum staff with public and special TBHC events. Teen Council also teams up with other teen organizations from local institutions.
Teen Council meets twice a month on Monday evenings for an hour and a half.
Summer Camp Counselor
TBHC is looking for friendly and responsible high school teenagers ages 15-18 to help with this year’s History Adventure Camps. Counselors will obtain volunteer hours while working with small groups of kids in a fun and informal learning environment. Volunteers will gain experience working under instructor leadership and with museum staff. Teens must commit to a full week of volunteering. For more information, contact Amanda Hoffman, Curator of Education, at [email protected] or (813) 675-8987. Teens must commit to a full week of volunteering and submit to a Level 2 background check.
Teen Council
Teen Council members create and plan events and programs with other local teens and museum staff. Along with hosting teen events, members assist museum staff with public and special History Center events. Teen Council also teams up with other teen organizations from local institutions. Teen Council meets twice a month on Monday evenings for an hour and a half.
Education Volunteer
History-loving teens can volunteer to help with special projects in the Education Department. These projects can range from helping research for upcoming ventures or working with staff to create new programming for TBHC. Teen volunteers must be available at least two weekday afternoons a month.
Teen Council Volunteer Process:
- Submit your volunteer application. Applications and subsequent correspondence must be completed by the teen applying rather than a parent or guardian.
- To be a member of TBHC’s Teen Council you must complete the Teen Council Application below.
- Teens must also submit a recommendation letter from a non-relative adult. Teachers, mentors, employers, etc. are all accepted. Recommendation letters should be sent to Amanda Hoffman, Programs Manager, at [email protected]