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The Summer VolunTEEN Program is a volunteering opportunity open to youth ages 12 - 18. Applications are open from April 1 - May 3, 2026.
The Summer VolunTEEN Program is open to youth ages 12 and up. This program will run from Wednesday, May 27 - Saturday, July 25, 2026. Youth who will be age 12 as of July 1, 2026 are eligible to apply. Parent or guardian permission is required to participate. To apply for the program, complete our Google form: https://www.tinyurl.com/SummerVolunTEEN2026.
This application will open on Wednesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. and close at the end of the day on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
What will Summer VolunTEEN participants do?
Selected volunteers must attend a mandatory Q&A / training session for the Summer VolunTEEN Program in May 2026. Dates and times will be communicated to program participants by email after the application closes.
Questions? Email colliervilleburchteens@gmail.com or give the Library a call at 901-457-2601. You will be notified by email if you have been accepted into the program after the application closes.
Volunteer Position Overview
For full details on the expectations of this program, please read through the following document: 2026 VolunTEEN Overview
The Library adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act that assures equal access to all library facilities, activities, and programs. Every attempt will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities, and the Library welcomes input from persons with disabilities about ways the Library can serve them. Questions about ADA compliance should be addressed to the Library Director.
To request ADA accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. Copies are available at the Information Desk and can be found on our website in the "Services" tab.
Disclaimers Related to Library Programs:
Endorsements: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch Jr. Library participates in cooperative programs with other organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the program, views expressed at the program, or the program presenter or performer.
Food Allergies: Items used at this event may contain allergens including but not limited to nuts, gluten, and soy. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. If it is a concern, please ask about allergens before attending the event.
Photo/Video: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored or hosted by the library without the expressed permission of those included within the photograph/video. Photographs/videos may be used in publications, brochures, postcards, posters, newspapers, social media, television, websites, etc., for the purposes of event promotion.
Hold Harmless: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library shall not be liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred by attendees during library events. Attendees expressly agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr Library and its representatives from any claims arising from participation in the event.
The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library serves the Town of Collierville as an information hub offering materials and programming for all ages, three 4-person study rooms, and a 40-person meeting room. It sits in a beautiful location in Halle Park near Collierville Town Hall.