Allerton Public Library District offers an ongoing volunteer program for teens!

You can volunteer at the library regularly, or as your schedule allows. We can provide a record of your volunteer service to meet school or extracurricular requirements. 

We cannot provide volunteer opportunities for court-ordered volunteering.   

You must be between the ages of 13-17 to become a VolunTeen.

You must have parent or guardian permission. 

For more information, contact Emily Stone, Youth Services Librarian at youthservices@allertonpubliclibrary.org or (217) 762-4676 

 

HOURS: Variable 

 SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a professional attitude and commitment to cooperation and customer service
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with patrons, staff, and other volunteers
• Be reliable and responsible for keeping commitments to volunteer hours 

PRIMARY TASKS:

 Active VolunTeen

• Dust shelves 
• Help staff prepare for and clean up after programs
• Provide assistance at youth programs
• Retrieve books for displays
• Work on special community projects
• Help with large library events 
• Write brief book reviews for our monthly newsletter. 

 Passive VolunTeen 

• Promote library activities on personal social media account(s). 
• Share photos of completed library crafts, such as our "Teen Take and Make" on personal social media account(s).