The Gaithersburg Library is looking for teen volunteers for our yearly Summer Reading Program. Volunteers are vital to making sure we have a superb summer full of fun opportunities for all ages!
When:
- Session 1: June 21 - July 18
- Session 2: July 1 - August 15
There are two types of volunteer options this summer.
Desk Volunteer: Two-hour hour shifts, available seven days a week. You will sit at a table in the Children's Area of the library and help children and teens sign up for summer reading, hand out prizes, and answer questions about the Summer Reading Challenge.
Program Volunteer: Three-hour shifts, available Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. Program volunteers will assist with the running of programs for children-teens. 'Programs' are library events that are free and open to the public; they are organized and run by library staff and can range from playing with Legos and doing crafts to movie showings and live performances. Volunteering in this position includes helping to set-up, clean-up, and interacting with the program participants.
Please complete the volunteer application to register.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
