Teen Volunteering

Are you a teen in grades 6-12 who is looking to volunteer at the library? Teens can earn service hours through in-person monthly events, at-home volunteer projects, or our summer Teen Volunteer Crew (details and applications available each May).

Questions? Email Teen Services at teens@homerlibrary.org.

The library currently only offers volunteer opportunities for teens.

Teen Volunteer Crew: Program Full

Shifts for the Teen Volunteer Crew are full, so unfortunately we are no longer accepting applications. 34 teens are volunteering at the library this summer -- we're sorry we don't have space for more, but we appreciate your interest!

At-Home Teen Volunteer Projects

We host one in-person teen volunteer event per month at the library throughout the school year, but we also offer at-home volunteer projects! The deadline for these projects is September 1, 2023.

NOTE: Service hours for at-home projects are open to teens living in Homer Glen or Lockport or students attending a school located within Homer Glen or Lockport. Service hours for at-home projects cannot be used for court ordered community service.

Birthday Cards to Seniors

Create birthday cards for local senior citizens. Sample cards are here. Cards should be handmade and not store bought. Please use cardstock or construction paper and not regular paper. Cards do not need to be in envelopes. Please do not include any religious comments.

  • Fill out this form once you've completed your project.
  • 1 service hour for 4 completed cards; can be done up to 3 times for a total of 3 hours.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Create fun, uplifting cards for kids in hospitals through Cards for Hospitalized Kids. See examples of cards here. Instructions for making cards are here. Cards should be handmade and not store bought. Please use cardstock or construction paper and not regular paper. Cards do not need to be in envelopes.

  • Fill out this form once you've completed your project.
  • 1 service hour for 4 completed cards; can be done up to 3 times for a total of 3 hours.

Color a Smile

Pick up Color a Smile coloring sheets from the library’s Help Desk or print them from home here. Use crayons or markers (no glitter) to color each sheet. Write your FIRST name only (no last name) and age on each sheet. Bring your coloring sheets to the library when you’re done!

  • Fill out this form once you've completed your project.
  • 1 service hour for 3 completed coloring sheets; can be done up to 3 times for a total of 3 hours.