Summer Teen Volunteers

THE LIBRARY IS LOOKING FOR SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEERS!

Gain leadership experience and volunteer hours by joining our team! Have the opportunity to contribute your ideas and creativity to library programs. Build friendships, establish mentor connections, and earn skills perfect to include on resumes and college forms.

Please complete the application at the bottom of this page. Paper copies are available at the library.

Applications are due Monday, April 14 by 8:30 p.m.

Contact Dawn, Teen Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions.
(316) 788-0760 or dawns@derbylibrary.com

Requirements

Must be between the ages of 13 and 18 as of May 27, 2025
Must have transportation to and from the library
Must know how to use a computer
Must be a dependable, responsible worker
Must attend a MANDATORY in-person orientation session on Tuesday, May 13 from 4-5 p.m. in the Community Room.

Description of duties and responsibilities

This summer's volunteers shifts are divided into three types.

Desk Shifts

Staff the Summer Reading desk with library staff.
Sign up children and teens for the summer reading challenge using Google Forms & Sheets on a computer.
Label summer reading prize books, prepare crafts for programs, and put together summer reading prize packages.

Program and Storytime/Toddler Time Shifts

Provide assistance during Youth Services programs, including helping with activities and crafts.
Act in Storytime skits. Help with music and shakers.
Be a Moviecraft Production Assistant (assist with activities, help train teens with equipment, act as a runner for materials).

Performance Shifts

Greeters: wear inflatable costumes and greet patrons, take photos, and be in Facebook/Instagram posts.

Schedule Options

Summer Reading 2025 will run from May 27th to July 27th. Teen volunteers work only Monday through Friday.
Desk shifts are Monday through Friday, from 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, and 3pm-5pm.
Program shifts are generally from 9:00-11:30am and 1:30-4:30pm. The Storytime shift is from 9am-12pm on Wednesdays. The Toddler Time shift is from 9:30-11am on Fridays.
Teens may request how many hours they wish to earn during their summer experience. While not guaranteed to receive all requested hours, we will do our best to schedule them.
Teens should keep in mind that Teen Tuesday will be held Tuesdays at 4 p.m. and Moviecraft will be held Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. If teens are interested in participating in either of these programs, please note this in your availability.

Summer Teen Volunteer Application

Please complete this application and click submit. The Summer Reading volunteer coordinator will review all applications. There's no interview phase to apply for a library volunteer position, but the coordinator may contact you if there are additional questions.

Please note that applying to volunteer does not guarantee a volunteer placement. There are a limited number of spots available each summer.

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL BY APRIL 18
IF THEY HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AS A SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEER

Applicant's Full Name:

Do you have any nicknames or name/s you would prefer to be called?

What are your preferred pronouns?

She/Her He/Him They/Them

Address:

Phone:

Please check Phone Number: 10 digits including area code.

Email:

Please check Email: Address is invalid.

What school do you attend? If you are home schooled, please write "home schooled" in space provided.

Grade in Fall 2025:

Numbers Only

Age:

Numbers Only

Do you have any previous volunteer experience? If so, please list below.

Do you have any experience acting or performing in theater or film? If so, please list below:

What is the best way to contact you?

Have you volunteered at the Derby Public Library during the summer before?

What type of shifts would you be interested in? (Select all that apply and see above for description of tasks)

Desk Shifts Program Shifts Storytime & Toddler Time Shifts Performance Shifts - Inflatable Greeters

What skills or experiences are you hoping to gain this summer as a teen volunteer at the library?

How many volunteer hours are you hoping to earn as a library volunteer this summer?

Please indicate any dates or times in the months of June and July when you are UNAVAILABLE to work:

All teen volunteers are required to wear a summer reading t-shirt during their shift. What is your t-shirt size?

I promise to fulfill my duties as a teen volunteer at Derby Public Library to the best of my abilities. I have read the requirements, description of duties and responsibilities, and schedule options for this position. I will make every effort to come to work when I am scheduled. In case of illness or other emergency, I will contact the volunteer coordinator as far in advance as possible I understand that the Youth Services phone number is included on my schedule. I understand that while I may request to earn a certain number of hours this summer, I am not guaranteed those hours.

Electronic signature of teen volunteer applicant (your name below is considered your signature and verification that you are willing to accept the conditions above).

Date:

Please check date format: MM/DD/YYYY.

By signing this contract, I give permission for my teen to volunteer at the Derby Public Library. I have read and discussed the requirements, description of duties and responsibilities, and schedule options with my teen. I will make every effort to help them fulfill the responsibilities of volunteering, especially in reporting to work at the assigned time.

Electronic signature of parent/legal guardian

Date:

Please check date format: MM/DD/YYYY.

Parent/Legal Guardian's phone:

Please check Phone Number: 10 digits including area code.

Parent/Legal Guardian's email address:

Please check Email: Address is invalid.

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Thank you for your application. You will be contacted via email by April 22 in regards to your application status.

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