As a volunteer, you’ll be able to assist the library in its mission and have your voice heard regarding future projects for tweens & teens.

How to Become a Tween/Teen Volunteer

Be in grades 6-12.

What You Need to Know

The Hillside Public Library does NOT do court-mandated service hours under any circumstances, no exceptions.

Ways to Volunteer & Earn Hours

Volunteering will be offered once a month with scheduled drop-in programs or with reading and writing a book review for the Teen Blog.

Once a month there will be a 1-2 hour opportunity to earn service hours.  This schedule can be seen on our website calendar and right under the “Volunteer Options” in the Teen Tab.

Book Reviews:

Book reviews can be completed for up to 4 hours of service time.  This can be done outside of the library or in the library.

Book reviews can be any book targeted toward a tween/teen audience (grades 6th-12th).  Reviews should discuss elements such as how the plot flowed, writing style, flaws in the story, and overall enjoyment of the book. A summary can be included but not more than a short paragraph.

Submissions will be reviewed by the Teen Librarian before service hours are awarded.

We reserve the right to deny service hours if the review does meet the criteria presented above.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Teen Librarian at 708.449.7510 ext. 116.

Conduct & Policies

You must act respectfully and be considerate of all patrons, staff, and community members. As a volunteer, you are a representative of the library while completing your hours.

All other library policies remain in place and must be followed as well.

You are responsible for keeping track of your service hours when you sign-in and sign-out with the librarian during your shifts. Please bring your own school forms to have the librarian sign off on them. We will print out forms for you if it is possible.

If you have completed your hours or need to stop participating at any time, please notify us.

Any of these rules are subject to change and update.

Communication

Communication is preferable through email. Please check your email regularly for updates. If your email changes, please let us know as soon as possible.

If You Can’t Make It

If you are unable to make your shift due to illness or an emergency, please call 708.449.7510 ext. 116 as soon as possible.

If you are running late, please notify us. Attendance and punctuality are important, and we are counting on you to arrive for your scheduled shift(s).

Failure to notify us three times will result in your dismissal as a volunteer.

Dress Code

Dress appropriately for a public library (think similar to a school dress code). Shorts are OK. The library’s temperature may vary, so bringing a sweater or jacket is recommended.

Cellphone Use

Please do not use cellphones or other technology for calls or texting during your shift unless otherwise permitted.

Questions?

Ask! Call us or email us.