Our Teen Volunteer Program is available to residents and students in Teaneck, grades 7 through 12. To join, prospective volunteers must complete the Teen Volunteer Application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and please allow up to one week for processing.
During the library’s closure, most volunteer opportunities will be virtual, with intermittent in-person opportunities at the Puffin Foundation and New Milford Public Library.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Ways to Volunteer
Teens can earn valuable community service hours by getting involved in a variety of exciting activities! Click on each option below to learn more and expand the details.
Join the Teen Advisory Board aka T.A.B
Teaneck Teens looking for a great leadership opportunity are encouraged to join us monthly for our Library’s Teen Advisory Board!
During the Library’s renovation, we will be hosting TAB on Google Meet with occasional meetings held in-person at the Puffin Foundation at 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck.
Our current schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, April 9 (in-person @ Puffin)
Wednesday, May 14 (virtual via Google Meet)
Craft Helpers
We are looking for Teen Volunteers to assist the Youth Services Department by preparing take home crafts. Volunteers may register for the weeks they are interested in.
WHEN: Weekly on Tuesdays, beginning on Tuesday, March 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the New Milford Library Children’s Room.
WHERE: New Milford Public Library, 200 Dahlia Dr., New Milford, NJ 07646
Earn 1 credit hour per week!
Submit a Book Review
Love reading Young Adult books? Join us as a volunteer reviewer! Your reviews will be featured on the Teaneck Library’s Book Review page to promote our diverse collection.
Earn 2 hours per review, up to 4 reviews per week during Library closure!
Submit a Media Review
If you love watching the best movies, shows, and anime, and would like to earn extra community service hours, consider writing a media review for volunteer credit! Your reviews will be featured on our Media Review page.
Earn 2 hours per review, up to 4 reviews per week during Library closure!