What is VolunTeens?
VolunTeens is Union Public Library’s teen volunteering program! It is designed to be mutually beneficial for the library and for volunteers, who will be able to develop their personal strengths, skills, and interests, while building responsibility, independence, and college & workplace readiness skills in a safe, social environment.
We understand that many students must submit community service hours each school year and/or before graduating high school. Therefore, we encourage them to plan ahead and start their community service journey as early as possible.
Due to high demand and staff constraints, there are limited opportunities to volunteer at UPL and we cannot accommodate everyone’s needs. VolunTeens is open only to teenagers entering 7th-12th grade in September 2026 who live and/or attend school in the Township of Union. If you don’t live or study in town, we encourage you to view this spreadsheet for other volunteering opportunities, including some that can be completed from home.
Interested in volunteering?
Teens who meet this criteria and would like to volunteer at UPL during the 2026-2027 school year are invited to complete VolunTeens Interest Form. They will receive an email confirming when the next orientation will take place, once that date is finalized.
Things to Note:
- The VolunTeens calendar goes from late June to mid-June: the beginning of summer through the end of the following school year. The VolunTeens Interest Form (see link above) must be filled out each year.
- At this time, all teen volunteering opportunities take place at the Main Library (1980 Morris Avenue).
- Orientation sessions will be offered quarterly in 2026 (January, April, late June/early July, and late September/early October), These dates will be listed on our Events page once they are confirmed.
Please contact teens@uplnj.org with any questions!
