Volunteer

Teen Volunteers 

Michigan’s Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA) now mandates that any minors ages 14 to 17 must receive a work permit to volunteer at the Baldwin Public Library. Minors under the age of 14 are not eligible for a work permit and are not legally allowed to volunteer. Any feedback about changes to this law should be directed to your Michigan State Representative at https://www.house.mi.gov/. Here are some places that may accept volunteers under the age of 14.

The application process takes place three times a year:
If you want to volunteer during Summer Reading: Accepting applications May 1 – June 8
If you want to volunteer in the Fall/Winter: Accepting applications September 1 – November 1
If you want to volunteer in the Spring: Accepting applications February 1 – April 1
Applications will only be processed during the appropriate application dates. This policy helps us manage the volume of interest and ensures a smooth process for everyone.

TEEN VOLUNTEER GUIDE PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING!

SCHOOL YEAR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION *CLOSED UNTIL FALL 2025*

SUMMER 2025 APPLICATION

• Work Permit 14 and 15 years of age
• Work Permit 16 and 17 years of age

Please email your completed work permit to elisabeth.phou@baldwinlib.org. This needs to be done before any volunteering can occur.

Friends of the Baldwin Public Library

If you’re interested in supporting the Library in a different way, consider becoming a member of or volunteering with the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library. This group raises money to support Library events and programming, and helps organize used book sales throughout the year.

Friends of the Baldwin Public Library Volunteer Application