Cherry Hill students are reponsible for keeping track of their volunteer hours. Volunteering opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This page is regularly updated as volunteering opportunities become available and expire.
Community service credit is not guaranteed. Read all directions and requirements for all tasks, and take note of deadlines. Do not use your school email address because you will not be able to receive emails from us.
Follow our Teens instagram (@chplteens) and subscribe to our monthly Teens newsletter for instant updates.Questions? Email Jasmine at jriel@chplnj.org.
Be featured in a Winter Teens Newsletter!
Send in a photo of yourself participating in one of your favorite winter season activities (baking, decorating for the holidays, reading a good book, etc.) and be included in one of our upcoming winter newsletters!
Submissions must be emailed to Jasmine at jriel@chplnj.org. Please include your name, grade, and school you attend. Do NOT use your school email because you won’t be able to receive an email from CHPL.
Lights! Camera! Act A Rhyme!
Monday, January 24
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Registration Required.
With a lot of creativity and some household objects, we will make a video of nursery rhymes that the library can share with children. Our goal is to teach children classic stories and inspire them to use their imaginations at home. No previous performance experience required: this project is great for teens interested in early child education and childhood literacy, in addition to those interested in performing and media arts.
This is a VIRTUAL Program via Zoom. Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom Link to join the meeting.
Finished videos may be featured on the CHPL Kids You Tube Channel. Those who submit a finished video will be eligible for service and volunteer hours.
Film a CHPL Teens Tutorial!
Do you have a special skill that you can teach other teens? Film a video tutorial and have it included on our CHPL Teens YouTube Channel! Teens whose videos are accepted and published on our YouTube channel can earn 5 hours of community service.
Here are some ideas for instructional videos you could film: favorite recipes, art skills, social media/technology skills, how to set up a planner for the school year, etc. Get creative!
Videos should be at least 2 minutes long, but no longer than 10 minutes long.
Submit your CHPL Teens Tutorial with this online form.
If you have trouble submitting your video through this form, e-mail Jasmine at jriel@chplnj.org.
Be Featured in a Teen Newsletter
Subscribe to our monthly Teen e-Newsletter
(select “CHPL Teens”).
Cherry Hill Teens (grades 6-12) can earn community service credit by contributing to our monthly teen e-newsletters. Submissions we accept include visual artwork, video performances, community service projects, and more.
Learn more about how to get featured in a teen newsletter.
Email any submissions to Jasmine Riel at jriel@chplnj.org.
Submit a Teen Book Recommendation
Teens in grades 6-12 may recommend a YA or Middle Grade book to earn community service credit. If accepted to be published in our monthly teen newsletter or social media, teens will earn one (1) hour of community service credit for each book recommendation. Email Melissa Brinn at mbrinn@chplnj.org with any questions.
Book recommendations are spoiler-free teasers that are designed to help others decide whether they would like to read the book. Teens can submit written book recommendations or short videos.
Promote CHPL Teens online!
Advertise our upcoming Teen programs and promote our social media accounts! You can complete each of these tasks once a month for community service credit. Follow our Instagram @chplteens for our posts and updates.
Earn 1 hour of community service:
Share one of our pre-made graphics or re-share one of our upcoming programs to your Instagram feed.
- Tag @chplteens and use the following hashtags: #chplnj #chplteens #chplnjcares.
- Invite people to follow us online and join our Discord server.
- If promoting a program, you can re-share our post but the program should NOT have happened yet by the time to post it.
- Pre-made graphics: CHPL Teens Logo | YouTube | Subscribe to our Newsletter | Join our Discord
- Creating your own graphic will earn you an additional hour of credit.
Earn 2 hours of community service:
Create your own CHPL Book List for Teens.
- Choose at least 4 teen books and write 2-3 sentences about why you recommend each title.
- All books should be available through our library catalog.
- Creating your own graphic will earn you an additional hour of credit.
Earn 3 hours of community service:
Create an Instagram Reel or TikTok video promoting the library or sharing your favorite books.
- Send your video to @CHPLTeens through Instagram or TikTok so we can download it.
- Videos with just a block of text are not acceptable. Your video should be informative, interactive, and creative.
All posts should be appropriate for all ages to view and must be approved by the Teen Librarian. You will not receive a community service letter for any of these tasks unless you’ve met all the requirements for your posts.
Teen Advisory Board
Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is the voice of our young adult community here at the Cherry Hill Public Library. TAB is a selective group of teens in grades 7-12 who assist the Library’s Teen Department. We offer assistance at various teen programs, create fun displays and book lists, and brainstorm events for the Library’s teen community.
Applications are CLOSED for the 2021-2022 school year.
Volunteer Resources for Teens
Looking for other ways to get involved in your community? Here are some resources to help you get started:
