2026 Summer VolunTeen Application

2026 Summer VolunTeen Application

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Summer VolunTeen Program! Please read thoroughly and answer all questions. Questions? Call (518) 477-7476 or email youthstaff@eglibrary.org!
A Note to Parents: Teens who are eager to volunteer tend to have the most fun and get the most out of the experience. We want this to be positive for everyone, so if your child isn't excited about volunteering, it may not be the right fit at this time.
Qualifications

VolunTeens must...
- be entering grades 8+ in September 2026.
- attend a 2026 Summer VolunTeen training session at the library.
- agree to follow the Summer VolunTeen Rules & Expectations.
Primary Duties
- Hand out prizes to kids and teens participating in the Summer Reading Challenge.
- Help librarians during events, and with program set-up & clean-up.
- Assist librarians with craft prep and other library projects as assigned.
- Shelve books in the Children's Room.
Summer VolunTeen Shifts
- Most VolunTeens will work 1-2 shifts per week.
- We do not allow VolunTeens to work more than 1 shift per day.
- You will have the opportunity to choose your own shifts.
- Shifts may take place both indoors and outdoors on the library grounds.
Student Contact Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Age
Student Email
Note: Many East Greenbush student email accounts cannot receive emails from the library. Please use a personal email address if you have one. If not, please leave this blank.
Student Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Preferred Method of Contact
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Grade in September 2026
School Attending in September 2026
Have you been a VolunTeen before?
Do you have any allergies, special needs, or medical conditions that we should know about?
Emergency Contact Information

(Parent or Guardian)
Parent or Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to VolunTeen
Parent or Guardian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Parent or Guardian Email
Additional Parent or Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to VolunTeen
Additional Parent or Guardian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Additional Parent or Guardian Email
We occasionally use a free text messaging service called Remind to alert teens to shift changes, cancellations due to weather, etc. Which phone number should we use for these text message reminders?
VolunTeen Rules & Expectations

Please read carefully. A copy of these expectations will be emailed to your parent/guardian.
- Be friendly and polite in your interactions with staff, volunteers, and patrons.
- You are expected to work the shifts you have signed up for. If you are unable to attend a scheduled shift, please give at least 48 hours' notice.
- Dress appropriately for the shift you are working.
- Keep socializing to a minimum and refrain from using cell phones during volunteer shifts.
- Respect patron privacy and understand the importance of confidentiality.
I have read and understand the qualifications, duties, rules, and expectations involved in my volunteering at the East Greenbush Community Library. The library reserves the right to remove VolunTeens from the program based on poor behavior and/or attendance. By signing (typing your name) below, you acknowledge that you are aware of and agree to follow the Summer VolunTeen Rules & Expectations.
First & Last Name
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2026 Summer VolunTeen Application

Student Contact Information

Emergency Contact Information

VolunTeen Rules & Expectations