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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 or call us at 908-458-8400 x1084.
This branch is no longer accepting volunteers at this time.
Volunteers from grades 7-12 are welcome to attend Teen Volunteer Night, held every other Tuesday. Register using the Events Calendar.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Bridgewater Branch contact:
Beth Bouwman | ebouwman@sclibnj.org
This branch is no longer accepting volunteers at this time.
For additional information about teen volunteering at Hillsborough branch:
Aaron Pickett | apickett@sclibnj.org
The Manville branch is accepting general volunteer applications from teens in grades 6 - 12.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Hillsborough Branch contact:
Laura Curry | lcurry@sclibnj.org
The Montgomery Library’s 2025 summer teen volunteer program begins on June 12, 2025 and ends on August 30, 2025. The teen volunteer program is open to students entering grades 6-12. Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the program as space is limited and dates/times of opportunities vary.
Applications will close on June 2 (or sooner if capacity is reached.)
The following opportunities are available to teens in grades 6 - 12:
- General Volunteering - 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.
- Summer Reading Challenge Helper - Volunteers will explain the Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) to patrons, register families for the online program, record progress for readers of all ages, and distribute prizes."
Apply for these opportunities.
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 Montgomery Branch contact:
Julia Meier | jmeier@sclibnj.org
The Peapack-Gladstone branch is currently closed for construction.
Volunteering will resume when the branch re-opens.
The following opportunities are available to teens in grades 9 - 12:
- General Volunteer
- Shelf Caretaker
Apply for these opportunities.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Somerville Branch contact:
Mary Cole | mcole@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.
- Spin the Wheel Attendant: run the Spin the Wheel summer program. This will happen once a week, and the volunteers selected will be interacting with kids and handing out prizes.
The following opportunity is available to teens in grades 9 - 12:
- Program Helper: Help the librarian set up, clean up, and host library programs.
Apply for these opportunities.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Warren Township Branch:
Hannah Bauer | hbauer@sclibnj.org
This branch is no longer accepting volunteers at this time.
Teens entering grades 6-12 are welcome to register for Teen Volunteer Afternoon events, where the activity will be Writing Letters to Local Community Helpers. These events take place on the following Tuesdays at 4:30-5:30pm:
- July 17
- July 24
- July 31
- August 7
- August 14
- August 21
- August 28
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Watchung Branch:
Katie Salerno | ksalerno@sclibnj.org