This year the Ocean County Library is returning with S.A.I.L.

Join us for the 25th Anniversary of S.A.I.L.!

The S.A.I.L. program will allow teens the opportunity to serve their community while learning, sharing, and having fun.

The volunteer program, Service and Achievement In the Library (S.A.I.L.) is offered to teens that have completed at least 7th grade and are entering 8th grade in the fall of 2025.

There are limits to the number of volunteers that can participate in S.A.I.L., so positions will fill on a first come first serve basis. Virtual options will be conducted at the discretion of the branch teen services librarian.

Please contact your local branch teen services librarian with any concerns and questions.

To register, complete and submit the appropriate application by the branch deadline. Applications are now live!

Lakewood S.A.I.L. aplicación en español.

 

 

BARNEGAT S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Monday, July 7th until Thursday, August 14th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Friday, June 20th.

Questions?
(609) 698-3331
112 Burr St, Barnegat, NJ 08005
SAIL_BGT@theoceancountylibrary.org

BEACHWOOD S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade. S.A.I.L. Beachwood branch will be virtual with two in-person required sessions: Glow Paint Party & Basic Weaving with Nonny Creates.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Monday, July 7th until Friday, August 15th.

You must be able to attend the following programs: Glow Paint Party for Teens on Monday, August 4th, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm & Basic Weaving with Nonny Creates on Monday, August 11th, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Wednesday, June 25th.

Questions?
(732) 244-4573 ext. 3308
126 Beachwood Blvd, Beachwood, NJ 08722
SAIL_BD@theoceancountylibrary.org

BERKELEY S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. is held on a weekly basis, Monday through Thursday from the weeks of Monday, July 7th to Thursday, August 14th.

You must be able to attend the day and time you select for the entire 6 weeks.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Friday, June 20th, at 5:00pm.

Questions?
(732) 269-2144 ext. 6111
30 Station Rd, Bayville, NJ 08721
SAIL_BKY@theoceancountylibrary.org

BRICK S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from July 7th – August 15th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Friday, June 27th.

Questions?
(732) 477-4513 ext. 3429
301 Chambers Bridge Rd, Brick, NJ 08723
SAIL_B@theoceancountylibrary.org

ISLAND HEIGHTS S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 7 weeks: Thursdays, July 7th - August 21st, from 2:30pm - 4:30pm.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 7-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Monday, June 16th, at 9:00pm.

Questions?
(732) 270-6266 ext. 3725
121 Central Ave, Island Heights NJ, 08732
SAIL_IH@theoceancountylibrary.org

JACKSON S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

The S.A.I.L. program at Jackson Branch will run for 6 weeks from Tuesday, July 8th - Thursday, August 14th. Sessions last for two weeks and take place in the morning or the afternoon. Participants are expected to attend all days of their session.

Morning sessions run from 9:00am - 12:30pm.

Afternoon sessions run from 1:30pm - 5:00pm.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Friday, June 20thYou will be notified of your acceptance via email by Wednesday, June 25th. Sessions are limited in size, so sign up early.

Questions?
(732) 928-4400 ext. 3809
2 Jackson Dr, Jackson Township, NJ 08527
SAIL_JA@theoceancountylibrary.org

LACEY S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade. Monday morning sessions will be for Reading Buddies.

S.A.I.L. will run from Monday, July 7th to Thursday, August 21st.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 7-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Monday, June 23rd.

Questions?
(609) 693-8566 ext. 3920
10 E Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731
SAIL_LA@theoceancountylibrary.org

LAKEWOOD S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from July 7th through August 14th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Tuesday, July 15th, at 5:00pm.

Questions?
(732) 363-1435 ext. 2314
301 Lexington Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
SAIL_LAK@theoceancountylibrary.org

LITTLE EGG HARBOR S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Monday, July 7th through Friday, August 15th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Monday, June 23rdYou will receive notification of your S.A.I.L. session assignment(s) by Friday, June 27th.

Questions?
(609) 294-1197 ext. 7027
290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
SAIL_LEH@theoceancountylibrary.org

LONG BEACH ISLAND S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Monday, July 7th through Friday, August 15th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Monday, June 30th.

Questions?
(609) 494-2480 ext. 7109
217 S Central Ave, Surf City, NJ 08008
SAIL_LBI@theoceancountylibrary.org

MANCHESTER S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks starting on Monday, July 7th, and ending on Friday, August 15th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Friday, June 27th.

Questions?
(732) 657-7600
21 Colonial Dr, Manchester, NJ 08759
SAIL_MA@theoceancountylibrary.org

PLUMSTED S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Tuesday, July 8th through Wednesday, August 13th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Monday, June 23rd.

Questions?
(609) 758-7888 ext. 7225
119 Evergreen Rd, New Egypt NJ 08533
SAIL_PL@theoceancountylibrary.org

POINT PLEASANT BEACH S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Thursday. July 3rd through Friday, August 8th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Saturday, June 28th.

Questions?
(732) 892-4575
710 McLean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
SAIL_P@theoceancountylibrary.org

POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last weeks from Monday, July 7th through Thursday, August 14th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the week of volunteering. You can select more than one week throughout the 6-week program. Each week, volunteers must attend a minimum of three sessions.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Friday, June 20th, by 3:00pm.

Questions?
(732) 295-1555 ext.7417
834 Beaver Dam Rd, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
SAIL_PX@theoceancountylibrary.org

STAFFORD S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade. Volunteers get to help with children’s programming, shelf reading, and other tasks to help librarians.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Monday, July 7th through Thursday. August 14th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 2-week session.

There is no deadline to complete this application.

Questions?
(609) 597-3381
129 N. Main St, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
SAIL_STF@theoceancountylibrary.org

TOMS RIVER S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Monday, July 7th through Friday, August 15th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Friday, June 27th.

Questions?
Toms River Teen Services Department
(732) 349-6200 ext. 5200
101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753
SAIL_TR@theoceancountylibrary.org

TUCKERTON S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 7 weeks from Monday, June 30th to Thursday, August 14th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 7-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Tuesday, June 17th.

Questions?
(609) 296-1470
380 Bay Ave, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
SAIL_TU@theoceancountylibrary.org

UPPER SHORES S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade. Volunteers get to help with children’s programming, shelf reading, and other tasks to help librarians.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Monday, July 7th to Friday, August 15th.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Friday, July 4th.

Questions?
(732) 793-3996
112 Jersey City Ave, Lavallette, NJ 08735
SAIL_UP@theoceancountylibrary.org

WARETOWN S.A.I.L. 2025 APPLICATION

The S.A.I.L. program is open to all teen residents of Ocean County who are entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

S.A.I.L. will last 6 weeks from Monday, July 7th to Thursday, August 14th.

You must be able to attend the day/time you select for the entire 6-week session.

The DEADLINE to register for this S.A.I.L. application is Saturday, June 28th.

Questions?
(609) 693-5133
112 Main St. Waretown, NJ 08758
SAIL_WA@theoceancountylibrary.org

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Reading Buddies:

This branch is participating in the Reading Buddies program. If you are interested in participating in Reading Buddies, please select the check box below.

I will participate in the new Reading Buddies program.

Schedules:

Please mark all days/times you wish to participate. Scheduling is based on availability. You may not be placed in all of your desired S.A.I.L. sessions. You will be notified via mail of your schedule prior to the start of S.A.I.L.

Please only choose sessions you can commit to for all 6 weeks.

Schedules:

Please mark all days/times you wish to participate. Scheduling is based on availability. You may not be placed in all of your desired S.A.I.L. sessions. You will be notified via mail of your schedule prior to the start of S.A.I.L.

Please only choose sessions you can commit to for all 7 weeks.

Schedules:

Please mark all days/times you wish to participate. Scheduling is based on availability. You may not be placed in all of your desired S.A.I.L. sessions. You will be notified via email of your schedule prior to the start of S.A.I.L.

Please only choose sessions you can commit to.

Schedules for in-person S.A.I.L.:

Please mark all days/times you wish to participate. Scheduling is based on availability. You may not be placed in all of your desired S.A.I.L. sessions. You will be notified via email of your schedule prior to the start of S.A.I.L.

Please only choose sessions you can commit to for all 2 weeks.

Schedules for in-person S.A.I.L.:

Please mark all days/times you wish to participate. Scheduling is based on availability. You may not be placed in all of your desired S.A.I.L. sessions. You will be notified via email of your schedule prior to the start of S.A.I.L.

Please choose at least 1 day/time.

Jackson Schedule
| Tue 7/8, Wed 7/9, Thu 7/10, Tue 7/15, Wed 7/16, Thu 7/17
| Tue 7/8, Wed 7/9, Thu 7/10, Tue 7/15, Wed 7/16, Thu 7/17
| Tue 7/22, Wed 7/23, Thu 7/24, Tue 7/29, Wed 7/30, Thu 7/31
| Tue 7/22, Wed 7/23, Thu 7/24, Tue 7/29, Wed 7/30, Thu 7/31
| Tue 8/5, Wed 8/6, Thu 8/7, Tue 8/12, Wed 8/13, Thu 8/14
| Tue 8/5, Wed 8/6, Thu 8/7, Tue 8/12, Wed 8/13, Thu 8/14
| Monday - Thursday 10:00am – 12:00pm
| Monday - Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
| Monday - Thursday 10:00am – 12:00pm
| Monday - Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
| Monday - Thursday 10:00am – 12:00pm
| Monday - Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14
Extra Volunteering Opportunities

* These sessions will include the Reading Buddies program. They will require regular work with children going into grades K-3. You should choose these sessions if you are enthusiastic about working with children.

Virtual S.A.I.L.

If you are unable to attend in-person S.A.I.L., you can join virtual S.A.I.L. and participate in online activities this summer while earning volunteer hours.

Additional Schedule Information

I will attend the mandatory S.A.I.L. Orientation on:
I will attend the mandatory S.A.I.L. Orientation on:
I will attend the mandatory S.A.I.L. Orientation on:
Do you need to be scheduled on the same shift as another volunteer for transportation purposes?

The volunteer program is an Ocean County Library program enabling the volunteer to use library materials to achieve the goals of the volunteer program. Information concerning the volunteer will be maintained as a library record.

Permissions

Volunteer Services Agreement

All volunteers must agree to the following guidelines.

If selected to volunteer at the library:

S.A.I.L. is a summer volunteer program for teens that encompasses all sorts of job types - clerical work, creating displays, assisting with programs, and many other tasks that are beneficial to the library. This is a community service program that prepares volunteers for the workplace. As such, please read through the following guidelines for the S.A.I.L. program:

  • Please remember your schedule! You are expected to work on ALL days and times that you were assigned to, except in cases of illness or family emergency. Please call or email the branch if you will be absent for any session. "No-call No-Show" may result in your dismissal from the S.A.I.L. program.
  • For safety reasons, volunteers must follow a specific dress code: comfortable, work-place appropriate attire that must include a S.A.I.L. T-Shirt.  In addition, a name tag must be worn at all times. Both the T-Shirt and Nametag will be provided on the first day.
  • Please silence and put away all electronic devices (including but not limited to cell phones, gaming systems, etc.) while volunteering.
  • Since the library is a public building, it is important to extend the utmost courtesy and respect to ALL occupants including any library staff, performers, and customers. If you feel uncomfortable with an individual for any reason, please walk away and let your S.A.I.L. Coordinator, or library staff know right away!
  • Please be a positive contributor to the library and its programming! We do appreciate all that you do!

Please be aware that we will respond by email. Please check your junk/spam folder for an email from us.

If you don't receive an email in a few days, please call your branch.