Teen Volunteer Application

Applications for Teen Volunteers during the School Year will open September 1.

Open to ages 14-17.

We appreciate your interest in becoming a teen volunteer at the Brighton District Library! Please look over the information below before submitting your application. The application is at the bottom of the page.

Age Requirements

Teen volunteers must be between 14-17 years of age and require a valid work permit. Age stipulations are set in accordance with the Michigan Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA).

18+ years of age should apply to be an adult volunteer. The application for Adult Volunteers can be found here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of things will I do?
Teen volunteers assist in the Library’s Youth Department and in Youth Programs. Our volunteers help with craft prep, straightening books, cleaning toys, and various other clerical tasks as needed. Summer Teen volunteers will also work the Youth Summer Reading Prize table.

How much time do I need to volunteer?
Regular shifts during the school year are 1 hour and program assistance shifts vary from 1-3 hours depending on the program. During the school year volunteers cannot volunteer over 3 hours in one day and a maximum of 18 hours during the week and cannot volunteer past 7pm.

Summer volunteer shifts are typically 2 hours long. Volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts that fit with their schedule. We ask volunteers to commit to at least 2 (1 hour) shifts per month during the school year. Summer volunteers are asked to commit to at least 6 shifts spread out over the Summer.

Will I be trained?
Yes. Once your application is accepted you will be contacted by our Teen Services Librarian to set up a training session. You must complete training before you are permitted to sign up for other shifts. Summer Volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Orientation.

I submitted an application, what now?

Your application will be reviewed by our Teen Services Librarian. If you application is approved you will be contacted via email to set up a time for training. All questions on the application must be answered by the applicant for their application to be considered. Applications written by AI will not be considered.

Do I need to live in Brighton?
We accept teen volunteers residing in Brighton and other local surrounding cities.

When do you accept volunteer applications?

School Year Session (Runs September-May): Applications open September 1-April 1
Summer Session (runs June-August): Applications open May 1-20

Other Requirements

Teen volunteers must be between the ages of 14-17 years old and must provide a valid work permit. Below you will find links to a printable PDF of the work permits you will need. Please review the instructions on how to obtain a work permit in the State of Michigan here.

At training volunteers will be given a Medical Emergency Release form that will also need to be filled out and signed by a parent before volunteering can begin.

Applicants will be contacted by Kate Wheeler, Teen Services Librarian via email. If you have questions you may contact Kate Wheeler at kate@brightonlibrary.info or call 810-229-6571 ext. 224.

School Year Teen Volunteer Application

Application for School Year Teen Volunteer program. Open to ages 14-17. A valid work permit is required to volunteer at the Brighton District Library. Please do not use AI to fill out your application.

First and Last Name(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Volunteers must be between 14-17 years of age. 18+ may fill out the adult volunteer application.

What school do you attend?(Required)

List the name of your school or indicate if you are homeschooled.

Grade(Required)

Please select the grade you are currently in.

Parent/Guardian Full Name(Required)

Parent/ Guardian Email(Required)

Volunteer Email

If you,as the volunteer, will be the primary mode of contact, please put your email here. If your parents email will be acting as the main mode of contact you do not need to fill this out. Initially both emails will be sent notifications of acceptance.

Phone (home)

Phone (cell)(Required)

Address(Required)

Please include street, city, and zip code

Emergency Contact(Required)

Emergency Contact Phone(Required)

Relationship(Required)

Have you volunteered before? If yes, where?(Required)

Are you required to fulfill a specific number of Volunteer Hours?(Required)

If yes, How many?

Required for

Example: National Honor society

Can you commit to working at least 2 (1 hour shifts) each month?(Required)

Volunteer shifts are generally after school and we may have some Saturday shifts available. Homeschoolers or students with non-traditional schedules may be offered opportunities to help with daytime/morning programs.

Please tell us about any skills and hobbies you might have?(Required)

Why are you interested in volunteering at the Library?(Required)

We want to make sure you are a good fit. Please answer in complete sentences and be specific.

I understand that I will need to present a valid Work Permit prior to my first volunteer shift.(Required)

Yes, I understand

I understand that by submitting this application I am not guaranteed a spot as a volunteer at the Library.(Required)

Applicants will be contacted via email at the email address provided. Please give our staff 1-2 weeks time to process your application.

Yes, I understand

Teen Volunteer Application