Somerset County Library System of New Jersey

Virtual Teen Volunteering: Write Book Reviews for the Library

Teens submit book reviews online for the Somerset County Library System and receive one hour of volunteer time for each approved review.

Can I do this

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Age not stated. Ask them before you start.
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You can come without a guardian
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Guardian waiver
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Background check
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Orientation / Training Required
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No car needed

Schedule

Flexible

Format

Remote, anytime

Counts for service hours

They write a letter confirming your hours.

About this role

What you would do

Write and submit book reviews the Library uses to help other readers find books
Review books read for pleasure, not titles assigned for schoolwork
Submit up to one review per week, counted Monday through Sunday
Earn one hour of volunteer credit for each approved review

This role is done from home, so teens can take part on their own schedule. Reviews are used by the Somerset County Library System to point other readers toward books they may enjoy. Certificates for service time go out four times a year, in spring, summer, fall and winter.

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