Volunteering at the library

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Applicants

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Volunteers are a vital part of making the Shrewsbury Public Library a welcoming destination for our community. Volunteer positions are generally open on a seasonal and as-needed basis. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate everyone who applies for a volunteer role as we receive numerous inquiries for every position we post. If you have any questions, please email our Volunteer Coordinator at splvolunteers@cwmars.org (for adults) or splteens@cwmars.org (for grades 5-12).

If you would like to be considered for future volunteer opportunities, please fill out our Adult Volunteer Interest Form. We will keep your information on file and contact you if a position becomes available that matches your experience and interests.

To stay informed about upcoming volunteer opportunities, please subscribe to our Teen Volunteering mailing list. See below for current volunteer opportunities for tweens and teens:

Teen Advisory

A monthly volunteer opportunity for grades 5-12. See more information here.

Teens Teach

Do you have an interest or skill you'd like to share with other teens, kids, or adults? Apply to lead a program at the Shrewsbury Public Library with Teens Teach! A completed application is required to be considered for the Teens Teach Volunteer Program; applications are accepted on a quarterly basis.

Download the application here or fill it out online here. Questions about the Teens Teach Volunteer Program or application process may be directed to the Teen Librarian at splteens@cwmars.org.

Examples of past/current teen-led programs:

Math Competition Prep Workshops
Rubik's Cube Club
Self Improvement Club
Stop Motion Animation Workshops

Virtual Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

For those who aren't able to volunteer in person at the library, we've got virtual volunteer opportunities! These can be done anytime until further notice. You don't need to apply to take advantage of these opportunities, just read the description (below) and submit your work as directed. If you have an idea for something a little different, send us an email and we can talk!

Children's Activity Videos/Instructions

For volunteers in grades 5-12. Help out our Children's Department by sharing fun activities and crafts for kids to do! Film yourself making a simple craft that parents could do at home with their kids, or create instructions for a game or activity for kids to play. We'll share some of these through the library's social media and YouTube channels. Videos should be no more than five minutes long. Send your files to splteens@cwmars.org along with how long you spent making the video/writing up the instructions so you can get volunteer credit. Activities and crafts should be geared toward children under 10 years of age.