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Volunteer

Teen volunteers gathered around a table at the Teaneck Public Library, smiling and participating in a group activity during a volunteer program meeting. 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. Please allow up to one week for processing.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at teens@teaneck.bccls.org.

Teen Volunteer Application

Teen Volunteer Orientation – Teen Area – Lower Level
Mondays, June 8, July 13, & August 10 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
For students 7th through 12th grade.
Registration is required.
Interested in volunteering? Join us for an orientation, required for enrollment in the volunteer program. You will learn more about how the program works and about our various opportunities.

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

Teen Advisory Board – Teen Area – Lower Level
Teaneck teens in grades 7th through 12th grade are invited to participate in this engaging leadership program. Our TAB members serve as a focus group to give us program ideas and they sign up for valuable volunteer opportunities.
No registration required. *Earn volunteer credit.

Wednesdays, at 7:00 PM

- - June 10
  - July 8
  - August 12

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 Thursdays, beginning on Thursday, June 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Children’s Room.

Earn 1 credit hour per week!

Register for Craft Helpers

Submit a Book Review

Love reading Young Adult books? Join us as a volunteer reviewer and help the Library while earning community service hours. Your reviews will be featured on the Teaneck Library Book Review page to promote our diverse collection.

Earn 2 hours per review, up to 4 reviews per week during Library closure.

For students in grades 7 and up.

Submit a Book Review

Submit a Media Review

If you love watching movies, television shows, or anime and would like to earn 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.

For students in grades 7 and up.

Submit a Media Review

Volunteer at any time when the library is open and help keep our shelves neat and organized! Great opportunity for busy teens.

Email teens@teaneck.bccls.org to participate. Participants must first complete the Teen Volunteer Application and Volunteer Orientation.