Junior Volunteer - Summer 2024 Program
Junior Volunteers 2024
Volunteer at the library this summer and make a difference. Volunteering is a great way to contribute to your community, develop new skills, and earn service hours. If you’ll be in grades 7–12 for the 2024–25 school year, apply to be a Junior Volunteer! During June and July, you’ll help with the popular Summer Library Club by signing up patrons and presenting rewards when they complete activities.
Applications are now closed.
Volunteers will be chosen via lottery from all qualifying applications.
If you are selected, you’ll receive an email from the library no later than Friday, April 19th.
Volunteer at the library, summer 2024
Throughout June and July, Junior Volunteers help with the popular Summer Library Club. If you're interested in volunteering next summer, apply between 9 AM Tuesday, April 2, and 5 PM Sunday, April 7. Students entering grades 7–12 next school year are eligible to apply.
Top 5 reasons to volunteer here
- Get valuable work experience
- Earn volunteer hours
- Lend a hand in your community
- Be part of the extremely popular Summer Library Challenge
- And...score a sweet teen volunteer T-shirt!
Junior Volunteers are expected to...
- attend a training session — required!
- work one shift of 1.5 or 2 hours each week for 5 out of 9 weeks during the June 1–July 31 Summer Library Club— no exceptions!
- arrive on time and work as scheduled
- notify the volunteer coordinator 24 hours in advance if you are unable to work as scheduled; failure to do so more than once means you'll forfeit your future shifts
- be professional, courteous, and friendly to library patrons and staff
- be a good role model to children participating in the Summer Library Challenge
- accept training, guidance, and evaluation from library staff
- ask questions
- protect the confidentiality of library patron information
- have fun!
Scheduling & Training
Schedule your shifts: If you're selected to volunteer, make an appointment with the Teen Volunteer Coordinator to schedule your volunteer shifts.
- 15-minute appointments are available:
- Sunday, May 5, 12:00–4:30 PM
- Monday, May 6, 5–8:30 PM.
Attend a required training session: After scheduling your volunteer shifts, sign up to attend a training session. Choose one at registration:
- Saturday, May 25, 1:30–2:30 PM
- Thursday, May 30, 7:00–8:00 PM
Certificates & Service Hours
Certificates
Certificates will be emailed to the address we have on file after all hours are totaled by mid-August. It will include your name, total hours that you volunteered, and the coordinator's signature. Email Diane Presta at jrvolunteer@vapld.info if you do not receive your certificate or have any questions.
Verification
Volunteer hours can only be verified after the program ends on July 31 and after you receive your certificate. After you receive your certificate, you or your school representative may email verification forms or links to Diane Presta at jrvolunteer@vapld.info.
Thank you again for giving your time and talents to make a difference in the world.