Youth & Teen Volunteering

• In-person volunteering includes a variety of activities such as program assistance, craft preparation, shelf straightening, shelf reading, and helping keep the Youth Services Department neat. 
• Once the participation form has been submitted, volunteers will be emailed a link to our sign-up portal. 
• Volunteers are limited to signing up for two shifts per month, but may sign up for additional shifts if there are still openings the week of the shift. 
• Volunteers must give 24 hours’ notice if they are unable to make their shift.  Exceptions will be made for emergencies.
• If a volunteer has two no-call no-shows, they will be unable to volunteer at the Library for six months.
• Final school submission forms must be signed by the Head of Youth Services.  Forms may be dropped off during all operational hours and volunteers will be contacted when the signed form is ready to be picked up.

• Monthly volunteer programs allow volunteers to sign up to participate in a monthly service project. 
• All monthly programs will be published on our event calendar.  Programs may not run every single month.  
• Final school submission forms must be signed by the Head of Youth Services.  Forms may be dropped off during all operational hours and volunteers will be contacted when the signed form is ready to be picked up. 

Earn volunteer hours from home!  Students ages 10-18 can earn virtual service hours from the Library by writing reviews about books, audiobooks, TV series, movies, and video games, and coloring pages for charities.  Final school submission forms must be signed by the Head of Youth Services.  Forms may be dropped off during all operational hours and volunteers will be contacted when the signed form is ready to be picked up. 

Writing Reviews

• Reviews must be a minimum of two paragraphs, and a minimum of 250 words.  
  • 1st paragraph
    • Summary
  • 2nd paragraph
    • What did you like about it?  What did you dislike? 
    • Would you recommend it?  Why or why not?
• Reviews must not contain spoilers. 
• Reviews must be written in your own words, without the assistance of AI. 
• Items do not need to be owned by GHPLD but must be available within SWAN.  Please check our online catalog.
• When emailing your review, include your full name and age, and include how you would like your name to appear alongside your review (i.e. first and last name, first name and last initial, first name only, anonymous). 
• Two hours of volunteer credit will be granted per review.
• Reviews can be sent via email to youthservices@greenhillslibrary.org for approval.  Approved reviews will appear in whole or part on the Library’s website, social media, or in promotional resources at the Library. 

Coloring Pages and Making Greeting Cards for Charities

• Pick up Color a Smile coloring sheets from the Library’s Youth Services Desk or print them from home (single-sided).  Use crayons or markers to color each sheet; please do not use stickers or glitter.  Write your first name only (no last name) and age on each sheet; please do not include the date.  Bring your coloring sheets back to the Youth Services Desk at the Library when you’re done.  Participants will receive one service hour for three completed coloring sheets, which can be done up to three times for a total of three hours.
• Create fun, uplifting cards for kids in hospitals through Cards for Hospitalized Kids. View sample cards and instructions on the organization’s website before starting.  Make sure to write a friendly message (no religious comments, please) on the inside and sign your first name only (no last name).  Cards should be handmade and not store bought.  Please use cardstock or construction paper and not regular paper.  Cards do not need to be in envelopes.  Participants will receive one service hour for four completed cards, which can be done up to three times for a total of three hours.