THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT BY THE TEEN INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, NOT THEIR PARENT/GUARDIAN.
ALL teens planning to volunteer during the 2026-2027 school year or summer 2027 must fill out this form whether they are a new volunteer, returning volunteer, or continuing in the program.
THANK YOU for your interest in being a teen volunteer at Caldwell Public Library. We welcome volunteer help from students who are 12-18 years old. There are several opportunities for volunteering with the Caldwell Public Library. We release volunteer spots at the beginning of each month. You will receive an email from our Youth Services Librarian to sign up for slots
—please add
kchurchill@caldwellpl.org to your contact list.
Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
Opportunities for Volunteers in grades 7 and up:
- Providing general help
- Helping to keep the Children's and YA rooms organized
- Shelving books and shelf-reading
- Prepping crafts
- Assisting with programs at the Library and at outreach events
- Volunteering as a Reading Buddy (*only open to volunteers who are also 12 years old)
- Writing book reviews or creating read-alike lists (planned in coordination with the Youth Services Librarian)
Opportunities limited to Volunteers in grades 8 and up:
- Participating in the Teen Action Committee
- Serving as Event Planning Committee members and Program Volunteers
- Other past volunteer run programs have included: Readers Theater Program, STEM Buddies, History Club, Chess Club, Game Night, and more!
To get started, the teen interested in volunteering should fill out this application and email our Youth Services Librarian at kchurchill@caldwellpl.org. 