The Boston Public Library's Teen Volunteer Program is a learning opportunity for high school students (grades 9-12) to gain valuable work skills that will be beneficial for future paid jobs. The main objective of the program is to prepare teens for the workforce by offering hands-on experience in a library setting, equipping them with customer service skills, and teaching them how to interact with diverse individuals. Participants will be involved in a variety of tasks including creating online book lists, setting up book displays, assisting in locating missing books, and even leading gaming programs at certain locations. Apart from these, they will also contribute to book reviews, video game reviews, and film reviews for the library's teen website. Additionally, teens will engage in five skill-building workshops, covering areas such as resume building, privacy training, workplace rights, and book review writing among others, all of which are delivered via Zoom on Mondays at 3:30 PM. The Teen Volunteer Program is carried out in-person at various branches of the Boston Public Library, including but not limited to the Adams Street Branch, Brighton Branch, Central Library (Teen Central and Children's Library), Connolly Branch, and Fields Corner Branch. The program operates year-round, with sessions in the fall, spring, and summer. Each participant is expected to commit to a minimum of 36 hours throughout a semester, with a possibility of volunteering up to 50 hours. The program is open to all high school teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in volunteering. It is geared towards preparing teens for employment by teaching them not only the technical skills but also the importance of professionalism, dependability, and responsibility. The program does not mention specific certifications, but participants can expect to gain valuable real-world work experience, enhanced customer service skills, and improved interaction abilities.