TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES at STPL
The St. Tammany Parish Library utilizes teen volunteers on a year-round basis with two different volunteer options:
1) Teen Volunteer Club (TVC)
2) Teen Summer Reading Volunteers
Teen applicants must have completed 7th grade and complete a Volunteer Application For Teens. Please read each volunteer option below for how to join.
The Teen Department will contact Teen Volunteer Applicants who have submitted an online application ONLY for the Summer Reading Volunteer Program.
If you are volunteering for the TVC held August - April, the Teen Department will not contact you upon receipt of your application. You must register on the online event calendar for your volunteer event date of choice and have your application already submitted.
Please note there are a limited number of teen volunteer positions available, and submission of an application does not guarantee a position in the program.
Teen Summer Reading Volunteers
MAY - JULY
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN APRIL FOR THE 2025 SUMMER READING VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. THANK YOU TO THE 2024 TEEN VOLUNTEERS - WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!
WHO: The Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Program is open to teens who are entering 8th - 12th grades.
WHAT: Teen Volunteers play an important role in the Youth Services Department of the St. Tammany Parish Library assisting with the implementation of the Annual Summer Reading Challenge.
WHY: The St. Tammany Parish Library Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Program is a way for local teens to gain job experience, meet new people, earn service hours and acquire valuable knowledge that will help with their schoolwork.
WHERE: Teen Volunteers are trained for routine, recurring tasks and/or occasional special events at the Causeway, Covington, Madisonville, Mandeville, and Slidell, and South Slidell Branches.
WHEN: Teens are required to volunteer for at least three weeks (need not be consecutive) between the first day of summer reading in May, and the middle of July. Teens sign up for 2-hour shifts up to three times a week or as needed.
HOW: Volunteer Applications for the 2025 Summer Reading Volunteer Program will be accepted between April 14 - May 3. Approved Volunteers will be contacted by the third Saturday in May by the Volunteer Coordinator from that branch and will be registered to attend a mandatory volunteer orientation training session prior to being scheduled to work. Parents of first-time volunteers are requested to attend the first 20-minutes of the orientation. Positions are limited and applicants may be placed on a waiting list.
Teen Volunteer Club
AUGUST - APRIL
WHO: Tammany Parish teens in 8th - 12th grade.
WHAT: The Teen Volunteer Club (TVC) is for enthusiastic, motivated, and creative teens who have been assigned volunteer hours by their school/church/community organization, or who wish to volunteer their time at the library. Volunteers collaborate with the Teen Librarian with the preparation/presentation of library events/programs and other special projects throughout the school year.
WHY: The STP Library Teen Volunteer Club is a way for local teens to gain service hours, help shape how the library serves teens, be the liaison to their school, and get to be an active participant in library activities.
WHEN/WHERE: TVC meets at different library locations throughout the month for 2 hours. Check the event page for upcoming dates.
HOW: Register online for the TVC date(s) of your choice. First time volunteering? Please complete the online Volunteer Application before you attend the TVC meeting.
