Junior Volunteer Application Summer

Summer 2026

Session One: June 1 – June 27
Session Two: July 6 – August 7
Application Deadline: May 15
 

Are you a student in 6-8 grade? Interested in becoming a Batavia Public Library Junior Volunteer? Here is some information you should know.

Please note: If you are accepted for Summer Session One and also apply for Session Two, you will automatically be added to the waitlist to give equal opportunity to as many volunteers as possible.  

  1. What junior volunteers might be asked to do:
  • Organizing and sorting
  • Stamping
  • Help prepare for special programs
  • Pack prize bags
  • Cleaning and dusting
  • Cut scrap paper
  • Check puzzles and games
  1. Junior volunteer checklist:
  • Be on time.
  • Dress neatly.
  • Respect Library rules.
  • Call the Youth Services Department if you are unable to work that day, (630) 879-1393, ext. 500.
  • Sign in and out during volunteer times.
  • Visit with friends after volunteer hours.

Make sure to mark what Session you are applying for! You are welcome to apply for both, please see above for more info. Please return the application to the Youth Services Desk no later than May 15th. If we receive more volunteers than we can accommodate for this session, a lottery drawing will be conducted. The selected volunteers will be notified. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department by calling (630) 879-1393, ext. 500.  

Mary Podrasky
Youth Services Junior Volunteer Coordinator
mpodrasky@bataviapl.org or (630) 879-1393, ext. 580

Student's Name
Student's Address

Name(s) and telephone number(s) of person(s) to contact in case of emergency:

Please mark which session you want to be considered for.
Please select your first, second, and third choice time slots you would be available to work. There are a limited number of spaces for each session, so you may not be assigned to your first choice of time slot. If we receive more applications than we can accommodate for this session, a lottery drawing will be conducted. The selected applicants will be notified.
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
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