Teen Takeover Committee Volunteer

 

 

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK: 

Teen Takeover is a youth program at the Greenbelt Youth Center, where teens ages 12-17 participate in a 
variety of activities and events while connecting with peers within their community. Teen Takeover 
Committee Volunteers act as a voice for Teen Takeover participants to help guide the program, creating 
the best experience possible. The committee will have meetings and discuss matters such as the Teen 
Takeover schedule of activities, bigger events, field trips, community service opportunities, and more 
about the direction the program is heading and how we can continuously expand it to make it better for 
you and everyone else involved. Committee members will gain direct experience supporting and 
developing the Teen Takeover program. This is an unpaid position but volunteers are eligible to receive 
student learning service hours for time dedicated to the program.   

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The 
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, ski l, and/or ability required. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Able to attend meetings and Teen Takeover events.  
Willing to do work outside of Teen Takeover and meetings. 
Be responsible and complete the duties delegated to them. 
Effectively communicate information and instructions to others. 
Be a role model through your attitude and behavior. 
Offer different ideas and perspectives on how to improve the overall program. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

Education and Experience: 
Must be between 13 to 18 years old. 
Must be available from the months of August 2026 to June 2027.  
Must be available to volunteer at least 3 hours on non-event weeks and at least 15 hours leading up 
to events (as needed). 

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Maturity and a strong work ethic. 
Must be a “team player” exhibiting flexibility.  

NOTE: This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the 
essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related 
responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or 
requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to 
perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act 
(ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant 
when possible.