The library offers virtual volunteer options for teens.
Requirements:
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All applicants must be in High School, be between the ages of 14-18, and live or go to school in Pelham.
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All applicants will still need to fill out and complete a volunteer application to request volunteer hours through the Pelham Public Library. Interested applicants can send the completed form to kbordeleau@pelhamweb.com or drop off at the library book drop.
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Approved volunteers will be notified by Miss Krista, Head of Teen Services & Marketing.
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All hours will be tracked by Miss Krista. If virtual hours are not accepted or meet criteria, Miss Krista will contact volunteers to let them know and give them a chance to resubmit. Continued failure to meet criteria of virtual volunteer hours will result in virtual volunteer ineligibility.
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A max of 10 virtual hours will be awarded starting after January 20th, 2025
Below is the list of virtual volunteer options available.
Book Review: Starting January 20th 1 hour community service awarded per every 2 unique reviews.
Review a Tween or Young Adult Book the Library owns physically or in e-book format.
The review must have the following criteria.
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State the title and author of the book.
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State what type of book it is that you read. (Fiction, Non-fiction, Manga, Graphic Novel, Audio book)
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State the Genre of the book. (Mystery, thriller, horror, romance, science fiction, fantasy, general fiction.
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Review must be at least 1 paragraph long (at least 5 sentences).
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Make sure to write a brief description of the plot without giving the story away, and state who may like to read this book.
Submit Review to Miss Krista for approval. E-mail: kbordeleau@pelhamweb.com
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Read-A-Like Bookmarks: Starting January 20th 1 hour of community service awarded per every 4 bookmarks.
Create a bookmark for the YA Department for Read-A-Likes or Book Recommendations of books the library owns.
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Each bookmark must have a theme.
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Some examples of themes
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If you like this book, try these.
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Genre bookmarks (horror, science fiction, dystopian, mystery, romance, sports)
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Each bookmark should have 4-6 book recommendations, be in color, and the recommendations must make sense to the overall theme of the bookmark.
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You can use a website to assist you or handmake them.
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Miss Krista suggests using Canva.com
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If you hand make them, the writing or images must be appropriate, and easy to read.
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Volunteer must be okay with the library copying and distributing the bookmarks to Library patrons.
Submit file or bring in bookmark for approval. E-mail kbordeleau@pelhamweb.com
*Volunteers may use websites such as Novelist, Goodreads, and Fantastic Fiction to find read-a-likes.
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Plan a Display for the Teen Area
The Pelham Library is excited to offer teens the opportunity to create displays in the Teen Area! Displays must feature books exclusively from the Pelham Library's collection. To apply, interested teens must complete an application form.
While priority is given to teens earning community service hours, space and time permitting, this opportunity is open to anyone 11 years or older.
Share your creativity and passion for reading with the library!
Volunteer Hours awarded will be based on the time it takes to assist in creating and maintaining the display. Anywhere from 2-5 hours.
Interested teens should fill out a display application for Here.
