SUMMER VOLUNTEER SQUADS
Join a Summer Volunteer Squad (SVS) and make the most of your summer by giving back to your community!
Apply to participate in our Summer Volunteer Squad program!
- For teens entering grades 7 – 12 in the fall of 2024.
- Open to Arlington Heights residents only.
- All first-time participants must be interviewed.
- Each volunteer will be placed on one squad.
- Each squad will be working directly with library staff members to accomplish specific projects.
- Squads will be in-person and meet weekly or as noted.
- Volunteers must be available to attend a majority of squad meetings throughout the summer.
- Space is limited. We will consider all applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
Review the Squads listed below and be prepared to select three from the application to be considered. Applications will be available April 1 – 30 and the form will be online only.
Contact us at YouthPrograms@ahml.info if you have any questions about joining a Summer Volunteer Squad.
APPLY TO BE ON A SQUAD
Applications for 2024 Summer Volunteer Squads will open on April 1 and close on April 30.
New Applicants | Returning Applicants
2024 SQUADS
Game Masters
June 6-July 25 (No Meeting July 4)
Thursdays, 3–5pm
Do you have a flair for creative storytelling? Do you love Dungeons and Dragons? Learn how to play the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons and plan short game sessions for tweens (grades 4-6) at the library. We’ll design adventures and become expert Game Masters! This squad is for players of any experience level, whether you are a long-time RPG fan or don’t know a d6 from a d20.
Helping Hands
June 17-July 8
Mondays, 11:30am-1:30pm
Do you value kindness and helping others? Join fellow teens who want to give back to the community! The Helping Hands Squad will work together to identify local organizations in need of support, plan and promote a donation drive, and enjoy the gratifying feeling that your selfless act creates.
Maker Squad
June 5-July 24
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
Calling all makers! Learn about the Makerplace and its equipment, and then help others create using the space. You will plan a project using equipment at the Makerplace as well as lead a hands-on activity for tweens (grades 4-6) to follow the created project.
Musical Movers and Shakers
June 14-July 26 (No meeting July 12)
Fridays, 1-3pm
Do you like working with little children? Are you a fan of music? Join our squad to help children ages 2-4 years make different musical instruments. You will decide what instruments to make and help the little ones make them at our two programs in June and July.
Puppeteers
June 5-July 24 (no meeting July 3)
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
Do you love making kids smile? Can you pull off a silly voice or two? Become a Puppeteer at the library. This Summer Volunteer Squad will write scripts, practice skits and perform two live shows for little kids using the library’s puppet collection. No puppet experience required!
Reading Table Team
June 1-July 31
Mondays – Sundays, 2-hour shifts between 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (No shifts July 4)
Help at the Summer Reading table in Kids' World by registering children and explaining how to participate in the reading program. Hand out prizes and supervise the hands-on games. Select two-hour shifts that work for your schedule. Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts will be available seven days a week.
Robot Wranglers
June 18-July 23
Tuesdays, 1-3pm
Do you like experimenting with robots and technology? Try out our technology items like Spheros, Cubelets, VR Goggles, and more! Do you enjoy showing others cool tricks? Run programs with our tech, make recommendations for future programming and possible accessories!