Teen Volunteering

  • Who can volunteer?

    • In grades 7–12 OR the summer after graduation
    • Finishing 6th grade? You can register for summer volunteering
    • Live in Mason or Deerfield Township
    • You (or a parent) have a Mason Public Library card

  • Why we do this

    • This program helps you build job, communication, and customer service skills while helping the library.
      Parents: Please support your teen—but let them schedule, sign up, and communicate themselves.

  • What do teen volunteers do?

    • help run children's programs
    • prepare crafts
    • set up and clean up for programs and book sales
    • Summer Volunteers also shelve books and administer our summer reading registration and rewards
    • Schoolyear Volunteer shifts are mostly on a weekday 3:30-5:30, Tuesday evenings, or during programs.

  • How do I register as a Teen Volunteer?

    • Schoolyear Volunteers (August - May) register using a paper application available at the library.
    • Summer Volunteers (June-early August) register online April 1st at 5:00p.m. The link will be available here. Registration fills within minutes! Summer Volunteers must also attend mandatory training in May.

  • Staying in the loop

    • Join our Remind class (free app/email) for announcements
    • Use SignUpGenius to pick your shifts first come, first served

  • Be reliable

    • Cancel at least 24 hours ahead so someone else can take your spot

    • Problems we track:

      • Arriving late / leaving early
      • Canceling <24 hours ahead
      • No-shows or not checking in/out
      • Using your phone in front of customers (this = immediate removal)
      • Not following dress code

    • 3 problems = warning

    • 4 problems = removed from team for at least 3 months or rest of summer

    • phone use = no credit for the shift, immediate removal from team for rest of term

  • Dress code

    • Public-facing shifts = Teen Volunteer shirt + khakis/jeans/pants (business casual)
    • No leggings, joggers, sweats, shorts, or workout clothes
    • Order and pick up your shirt here from Cincinnati Team Apparel 

  • Time Tracking

    • We track Attendance & Problems

    • We keep our records for years so that we can help you in the future

    • We are happy to help with service forms, college applications, and more