The Harvard Public Library has many volunteer opportunities for teens in our community. Current volunteer opportunities are listed on this page. For detailed information on volunteering (including the application procedure, rules, dress code, and more), see our Teen Volunteer Program Information page.
Note that pandemic restrictions have put most of our teen volunteer opportunities on temporary hiatus. But we would still like you to fill in the Teen Volunteer Application Form and indicate on the form which opportunities most interest you, so that we will be able to have you in our volunteer system for the post-pandemic future when these volunteer opportunities are again available.
For more information on all of the available positions please contact:
Abby Kingsbury Children's Librarian at 978-456-2381 or email akingsbu@cwmars.org
For Teen Advisory Board information, contact:
Jill Hayes Teen/Reference Librarian at 978-456-4114 or email jhayes@cwmars.org
For information on volunteering at Bromfield Movies, contact:
Lisa Gagnon Reference Librarian at 978-456-4114 or email lgagnon@cwmars.org
Thank you for your interest in Volunteering!
Afterschool Movie Supervisors
On select Wednesday afternoons, the library shows movies in the story room for HES students. Volunteers supervise children and maintain a calm, controlled atmosphere. Please see Abby Kingsbury, Children's Librarian, for more information.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 7-12; select weekdays from 3:15 PM to end of movie.
Book Buddies Volunteers
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 7 to 12. Reliability essential.
Bromfield Movie Volunteers
The library runs movies for Bromfield students on select days after school throughout the school year. Volunteers help with snack prep, sign students in, and clean up. Please see Lisa Gagnon at the Reference Desk for more information.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 10 to 12.
Craft Programs
On select weekday afternoons, the library holds craft programs for HES students. In conjunction with the children’s librarian, volunteers set-up, supervise, and clean up.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 7-12; select weekdays from 2:45 to 4:30 PM.
Game Hour Supervisors
Game Hour is a drop-in program on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 PM during the school year. Teach and facilitate board games with HES students in grades 1 to 6 while maintaining a happy, controlled atmosphere.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 9-12. Reliability essential.
GraviTrax Challenge Supervisors
GraviTrax challenge is scheduled for 1 or 2 afternoons a month through the school year. Supervise children ages 8 and up and establish a calm, fun, creative building atmosphere.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 7-12; select weekdays from 3:15 to 4:45 PM.
LEGO Club Supervisors
LEGO Club is scheduled for one Saturday a month through the school year. Supervise children ages 5 and up and establish a calm, fun, creative building atmosphere.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 7-12; scheduled Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:00 PM.
Movie Night Volunteers
Family Movie Nights are held one Friday a month during the school year (Thursdays in the summer). Volunteers help with set-up, snack preparation, and clean-up.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 6 to 12. Must be able to arrive at 6:00 PM and stay through clean-up after the movie.
Saturday Storytime Volunteers
Once or twice a month, the library runs a Saturday Storytime where teens read to children ages 3 to 7 and their parents.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 7 to 12; scheduled Saturdays from 10:15 to 11:15 AM.
Senior Projects
If you would like to do your Bromfield Senior Project through the library, please meet with Abby Kingsbury or Lisa Gagnon to determine feasibility and to map out a plan for the project.
Sensory Playtime Volunteers
Sensory Playtime is a once monthly program for young children and their parents. Volunteers provide orientation to parents and help with set-up and clean-up (this is a messy program with continual clean-up needed).
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 7 to 12; scheduled Saturdays from 10:15 to 11:45 AM.
Special Programs Volunteers
The library runs many special programs throughout the year which require volunteer assistance. These programs include the Ice Cream Social, the Lego Expo, etc.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 6 to 12.
Student Check-In Volunteers
Teen Advisory Board
projects. Jill Hayes is the TAB contact.
Requirements: Harvard resident or Bromfield student in grades 6 to 12. TAB meets one Tuesday per month, usually for one hour.