Volunteering opportunities are created based upon the needs of our library staff. This page is regularly updated as volunteering opportunities become available and expire.
CHPL Teen Volunteering Opportunities are reserved for Cherry Hill residents & students who attend Cherry Hill schools. Teen volunteering events may require a library card number at registration. Cherry Hill students are responsible for keeping track of their volunteer hours.
Community service credit is not guaranteed and not all applicants are accepted. Read all directions and requirements. Do not use your school email address because you will not be able to receive emails from us.
Follow our @chplteens on Instagram and subscribe to our monthly Teens newsletter for instant updates.
Questions? Email our Teen Services Department at teens@chplnj.org.
General Volunteers & Program Assistants
The volunteering calendar for the school year runs from October 2026 to May 2027. Applications received after the Fall Deadline will not be processed until the Winter. Applications will not be accepted after the Winter Deadline. Spots are limited and not all applicants are accepted.
Fall Deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (applications submitted after this date will not be processed until January).
Winter Deadline: Sunday, January 31, 2027
Only applicants who have been accepted into the volunteering program will be contacted via email.
Review all the information below before applying.
Teen Advisory Board
Applications are currently closed. Check back next year!
Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is the voice of our young adult community 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 lead programs, create fun displays and book lists, and brainstorm events for the Library’s teen community.
Volunteer to Stream!
Volunteer to come in and stream on the library’s Teen Twitch account! Our twitch account’s goal is to build a chill place where teens can hangout, play games, and relax. We’re looking for volunteers who are interested being in front of the camera.
Eligibility requirements:
- Volunteers must be ages 15 to 18 and must have a guardian’s permission to stream on Twitch.
- Must be a Cherry Hill student or resident.
- A passion for gaming or streaming! Experience is appreciated but not required and we can train you!
If you are interested in this specific volunteer position, email teens@chplnj.org with your name, date of birth, and school.
For more details about the volunteer opportunity
A Teen Librarian will email you the volunteer form for your guardian to fill out.
Video Editing Volunteer Opportunities
Along with our Twitch stream, we also have a CHPL Teens YouTube channel. We are looking for volunteers who want to edit clips and longer form videos! We’re trying to spread our chill streams and content with others and would love for some help editing.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be grades 8 to 12.
- Must be a Cherry Hill student or resident.
- Editing experience appreciated but not required. Training is available.
If you are interested in this specific position, email teens@chplnj.org with your name, date of birth, and school.
A Teen Librarian will email you the volunteer form for your guardian to fill out.
Join our Twitch Mod Squad (Virtual)
We’re looking for Cherry Hill students to moderate the chat during our livestreams on Twitch!
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be a Cherry Hill Student or resident in grades 8-12.
- Must have a Twitch Account and be following CHPL Teens.
- If you have minor experience with modding, you must be enthusiastic and willing to learn!
Those interested in this specific volunteering opportunity should email Melissa Brinn at mbrinn@chplnj.org.
Teen Shelf Readers
Due to an abundance of applications to review and limited spots available, the application for Shelf Readers is currently closed. Please check back in the future.
Shelf Readers are responsible for ensuring that library materials are correctly organized on our shelves. The Shelf Reader calendar runs all year, but when you start depends on when you apply and the strength of your application.
Review all the information below before applying.
Creative Volunteering at CHPL
Local Organizations seeking Teen Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities listed here are not associated with the Cherry Hill Public Library. Visit each organization’s website for information.
If you are a local organization offering volunteering opportunities to Cherry Hill Teens ages 12-18 (grades 6-12), contact Talie Meza at tmeza@chplnj.org to have your information listed on this page.
Animal Welfare Association
509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone: 856-424-2288
AWA accepts volunteers ages 16+ with all levels of abilities and experience. With so many opportunities to give back, there’s something for almost every animal lover to join our mission.
Have a young one who wants to tag along? Our Jr. Volunteer program welcomes ages 12-15 to volunteer.
Contact volunteers@awanj.org for more information.
Voorhees Animal Orphanage
419 Cooper Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone: 856-627-9111
Apply to volunteer at VAO by completing the online volunteer application which will be reviewed by the volunteer coordinator.
The Alice Paul Institute’s Girls Leadership Council (GLC) is a space where female-identifying teens gather to discuss issues related to gender equity, build community, and develop their skills as advocates and leaders. Our unique curriculum helps GLC members leave meetings equipped to have meaningful conversations about history, human rights, intersectionality, and so much more.
Click here to learn more about GLC and how to join.
Thank you to the GLC for creating and funding our Teen Space Period Pantry which provides period products and information for those who need them in our community.
Cathedral Kitchen
1514 Federal Street, Camden, New Jersey 08105
Phone: (856) 964-6771
alex@cathedralkitchen.org
Our wonderful CK volunteers continue to be the “puzzle pieces” that make our meal service run smoothly! From our pre-dinner volunteers (weekdays 1:00-2:30) who assemble take-away bags, with sandwiches, fruit, snacks, utensils, and handy-wipes, to our meal volunteers (2:30-5:30 weekdays; 10:30 am-1 pm on Saturdays) who prepare, serve and clean after the meal, CK volunteers come with a smile and are ready to lend a hand.
All volunteers need to be registered on Volunteer Hub. If you do not have an account, please visit our Volunteer Calendar to create one and look for available dates. Our schedule is on the website for two months on a rolling basis, so check it out and choose your dates! All volunteers on site must be at least 16 years old and must be scheduled in advance. For any questions, please email alex@cathedralkitchen.org.
Students who attend Rosa International Middle School, Carusi Middle School, or Beck Middle School can contact their respective librarians about shelving books in their school library for volunteer credit.
Contact:
Beck Students can email Mrs. Reilly-Stern at EReillyStern@chclc.org.
Rosa Students can email Mrs. Silverstein at TSilverstein@chclc.org.
Carusi Students can email Mrs. Coonelly at ECoonelly@chclc.org.
Envelopes for Empathy. Leaving a little more love in the world. One letter at a time.
Mission Statement: As a Cherry Hill student-run organization, our goal is to reach out to isolated communities by sending heart-felt letters, cards, and artwork. We aim to distribute your creations to nursing homes, hospitals, orphanages, foster homes, and more!
CLICK HERE for more information about how you can earn volunteer credit and brighten someone’s day with your own handwritten letters, artwork, poetry, and other creative work.
Bite-Size Volunteer Opportunities at JFCS
Volunteering at JFCS allows you the opportunity to enrich the lives of people who are vulnerable and in need of help, gain a feeling of personal accomplishment, feel an increased sense of commitment to your community, and receive love, warmth, and appreciation from those you assist.
For folks who don’t have time to volunteer on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, our “bite-size” opportunities allow you to volunteer in small increments (or even once a year) to make an impact. Perhaps you’d like to designate a special day each year to volunteer together as a family. Or maybe you are a student who would like to create a community service project with your class. We have meaningful opportunities for all ages.
No application needed for bite-size volunteer opportunities! To learn more, please contact Miranda Mason at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1178 or mmason@jfedsnj.org.
Learn how you can get involved with RMHSNJ!
RMHSNJ offers a variety of ways for individuals and groups to get involved. Together we can make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
Host a fundraiser, volunteer your time, serve meals, donate items on the RMHSNJ wish list and more!
Volunteer from Home
These volunteering opportunities can be completed from home. These opportunities are not associated with the Cherry Hill Public Library. Visit each organization’s website for information.
Find the right volunteering opportunities for you
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