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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
Bridgewater Branch is accepting applications for the following volunteer opportunities for teens:
- Shelf Reading
- Program Assistant
- Summer Reading Prize Desk
Volunteers must be in Grades 9-12 for these opportunities.
Teen Volunteer Nights are held every other Tuesday starting June 30th for Grades 7-12. No application needed. Attending participants earn 1 hour of community service each meeting.
REGISTER USING THE EVENTS CALENDAR
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Bridgewater Branch contact:
Beth Bouwman | ebouwman@sclibnj.org
The Hillsborough Branch's 2026 summer teen volunteer program has reached max capacity and the branch is no longer accepting applications.
For additional information about teen volunteering at Hillsborough branch:
Hillsborough Volunteer Coordinator Team | hillsbteenvols@sclibnj.org
Volunteer opportunities at the Manville Branch are full.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Manville Branch contact:
Kate Bowden | kbowden@sclibnj.org
The Montgomery Branch's 2026 summer teen volunteer program has reached max capacity and the branch is no longer accepting applications.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Montgomery Branch contact:
Diane Valentine | dvalentine@sclibnj.org
North Plainfield Branch is accepting applications for the following volunteer opportunities for teens:
- General Volunteer
Volunteers must be in Grades 9-12 for this opportunity.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the North Plainfield Branch contact:
Stephanie Senduala | ssendaula@sclibnj.org
Volunteer opportunities at the Peapack-Gladstone Branch are full.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Peapack and Gladstone Branch contact:
Juliet DiBonaventura l jdibonaventura@sclibnj.org
Volunteer opportunities at the Somerville Branch are paused.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Somerville Branch contact:
Jason Weissmann | jweissmann@sclibnj.org
Warren Branch is accepting applications for the following volunteer opportunities for teens:
- Adopt-a-Shelf Volunteer
- Summer Reading Spin The Wheel Volunteer
Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 for these opportunities.
The application for Warren Branch will close on June 15, or sooner if capacity is reached.
Teen Volunteer Nights are available for teens in grades 6-12. No application needed.
Register using the events calendar
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Warren Branch contact:
Julia Meier | jmeier@sclibnj.org
Watchung Branch is accepting applications for the following volunteer opportunity for teens:
- General Volunteering
Volunteers must be in Grades 9-12 for this opportunity.
Teens in grades 6-12 are 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