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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
Teen Volunteering at the Bridgewater Branch is currently paused.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Bridgewater Branch contact:
Bridgewater branch Youth Services Department | bridgeysstaff@sclibnj.org
Teen Volunteering at the Hillsborough Branch is currently paused.
For additional information about teen volunteering at Hillsborough branch:
Hillsborough Volunteer Coordinator Team | hillsbteenvols@sclibnj.org
The Manville Library Branch’s 2026-2027 school-year volunteer program is open to students in grades 7-12.
Interested teens must visit the Manville Library Branch's Youth Services Desk in person to request a volunteer application. Library staff are available to assist Monday through Saturday.
Kate Vargas | kvargas@sclibnj.org
The Montgomery Library Branch’s 2026-2027 school-year volunteer program is open to students in grades 7-12.
Interested teens must visit the Montgomery Library Branch's Youth Services Desk in person to request a volunteer application. Library staff are available to assist Monday through Saturday.
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
Peapack and Gladstone Branch is accepting applications for the following volunteer opportunity for teens:
- General Volunteer
Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 for this opportunity.
or additional information about teen volunteering at the Peapack and Gladstone Branch contact:
Juliet DiBonaventura l jdibonaventura@sclibnj.org
Teen Volunteering at the Somerville Branch is currently 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
Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 for this opportunity.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Warren Branch contact:
Julia Meier | jmeier@sclibnj.org
Teen Volunteering at the Watchung Branch is currently paused.
For additional information about teen volunteering at the Watchung Branch:
Katie Salerno | ksalerno@sclibnj.org