Eligibility
Volunteers must be 14 years or older and located in Westchester, NY to volunteer. They must also sign an agreement form along with a parent/guardian.
Volunteer Time
A Volunteer is responsible for signing in upon arrival at the library and keeping track of their volunteering hours.
Community Service Forms
These must be requested by the volunteer well in advance of the due date for school, honor societies, religious groups, etc. (This excludes court-mandated community service.)
In Case of Emergency, Sickness, or Lateness
If a volunteer cannot come in, they must call the library and speak with a librarian letting them know they will not be in (if Homework Help, call the parent/guardian).
Volunteens
A Volunteen will have a range of responsibilities that may include helping with events (preparation, set up, breakdown etc.), shelf reading, displays, creating shelf-talkers, and more.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteen, send an email to youngadult@mountpleasantlibrary.org with your availability.
Homework Help
Teens interested in helping children in grades K-5 with homework and reading can apply to become a Homework Helper / Reading Buddy. You will be paired with a child and will meet weekly at the Main or Branch Library while coordinating with the child’s parent/guardian. After applying, we will set up an orientation meeting with you at the library. To apply, please click here.
Teens Teach
Interested in sharing your skills or interest with others? Earn community
service hours, share what you know with others, teach a skill, and gain leadership experience while running your own program.
To apply,
please click here.
Questions? Email Janet at youngadult@mountpleasantlibrary.org.