Writers' Block volunteer application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Writers' Block volunteer. Please complete the form below to assist us in reviewing your eligibility. Submission of this form is not a guarantee that you will be selected to be a Writers' Block volunteer.

The CCPL Teen Blog is a place for teens to share reviews and opinions about books, music, games, and movies. It is also a place to share artwork, creative writing, and more.

Before completing the application, please read the following guidelines

Students ages 12-18 may contribute.
Three service hours per blog post will be awarded. If you have a project that will require more hours, please contact with the blog administrator.
Service hours are awarded in May and November. If you need a record of hours at a different time, contact the blog administrator.
You may post more than one entry per month.
Posts will be published to the blog on a staggered schedule throughout the month.
A post may not get published in the month you post it but is still in the queue and will be published in time.
A blog post should be at least 200 words long. Exceptions will be handled on a case by case basis.
Content should be original work completed in your spare time. Student Service Learning hours are not earned for schoolwork, and your posts should not be copied from other online sources.
Please proofread your posts before setting them to pending status.
If a post remains in draft status for more than 6 months, it will be removed.
All blog posts will be reviewed by library staff before publication. If there are an abundance of mistakes, they will be sent back for revision.

If you have any questions, please visit the Writers' Block site and complete the contact form at the bottom of the page.

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My child named above has my permission to write for the Carroll County Public Library Teen Blog. I understand that he/she will be responsible for at least one blog post per month. The content of the blog will be reviewed by moderators before it is posted. All comments submitted by teens or the public will be reviewed before they are posted. Contributing writers may publish their first names and current grade level with each blog submission. Service hours for blogging will be awarded in May and November. If a student needs service hours prior to the scheduled times, please make arrangements with the blog coordinator. In general, a student will receive 3 student service hours for each blog post. If a student feels he/she should receive more hours for a post, he or she must contact the blog coordinator at the library to discuss the situation.

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