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Teen Volunteering
Virtual Teen Volunteering Book Reviewer applications are open.
Click here to apply.
Virtual Volunteers submit book reviews used by the Library to help other readers find books best for them.
A volunteer may submit and be recognized for up to 1 review per week. Reviews are approved seasonally, and a certificate for the previous season may be requested on the following dates.
- Spring (April 1- June 30): Certificate Request July 8
- Summer (July 1- September 30): Certificate Request October 8
- Fall (October 1 – December 31) Certificate Request January 8
- Winter (January 1 – March 31) Certificate Request April 8
You may submit no more than 1 review per week. Weeks start on Monday and end on Sunday.
Please submit reviews for books read that were for pleasure, not for school work.
Volunteer credit is calculated at the end of each season. 1 hour of time is awarded for each approved review. Remember to take submissions seriously: incomplete or insufficient reviews will not be approved.
A volunteer may request a certificate for any season, or for more than one season, as long as the certificate request date has arrived or past. Certificates are delivered via email in PDF format.
If you have any questions, please email us at volunteer@sclibnj.org
The following opportunities are available to teens in grades 9 - 12:
- Program Assistant
- Shelf Reader
Volunteers from grades 7-12 are welcome to attend Teen Volunteer Night, held every other Tuesday evening.
REGISTER USING THE EVENTS CALENDAR
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Bridgewater Branch contact:
Beth Bouwman | ebouwman@sclibnj.org
For additional information about teen volunteering at Hillsborough branch:
Hillsborough Volunteer Coordinator Team | hillsbteenvols@sclibnj.org
The Manville Library 2025-2026 school year teen volunteer program begins Monday, October 1 and ends on Friday, May 29. The teen volunteer program is open to students entering grades 8-12.
The following opportunities are available:
- General Volunteering- Volunteers may request a weekly schedule and tasks may include but are not limited to: craft preparation, program preparation, cleaning and dusting, and shelf reading.
- Program Assistant- Volunteers may sign up to help assist with a day of program. This may include setting up tables and chairs, setting up the activity for the program, and clean up after the program.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Hillsborough Branch contact:
Kate Bowden | kbowden@sclibnj.org
The General Volunteering role is available to teens in grades 7-12.
Volunteers can expect a variety of tasks including but not limited to:
- cleaning and dusting, preparing craft materials, assisting with programs, completing office work and making phone calls, moving furniture, organizing collections, and setting up displays.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Montgomery Branch contact:
Diane Valentine | dvalentine@sclibnj.org
The North Plainfield branch is accepting general volunteer applications from teens in grades 7 - 12.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the North Plainfield Branch contact:
Julia Meier | jmeier@sclibnj.org
The Peapack-Gladstone branch is currently closed for construction.
Volunteering will resume when the branch reopens.
Teen volunteering is on hold at the Somerville Branch until further notice. For more information, contact:
Jen Sulligan | jsulligan@sclibnj.org
The following opportunities are available to teens in grades 6 - 12:
- Adopt-a-Shelf Volunteer: Read call numbers on books to make sure they are in the correct order.
- Toy Cleaner: come to the library for an hour, once a week to clean toys that are used in storytimes and in the play area.
- Special Projects Volunteer: volunteers will come to the library one Thursday every month to help sticker books and help with other projects around the library.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Warren Township Branch:
Hannah Bauer | hbauer@sclibnj.org
The Watchung branch is accepting general volunteer applications from teens in grades 9-12.
Teens in grades 6-12 are also invited to register for Teen Volunteer Afternoon events. For details, please see the library events calendar
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Watchung Branch:
Katie Salerno | ksalerno@sclibnj.org