Teen Volunteering

Get involved, earn service hours, meet people, and have fun!

You can also attend one of our public events listed below, or check out Teens in Action, a service opportunity that allows you to earn hours independently and on your own schedule.

Sign up to be added to our list of interested teen volunteers and be one of the first to know about volunteer opportunities

If you are a teen who needs community service hours to clear a ticket or fulfill a court-ordered requirement, please email the teen team or call 847-324-3134. Include your name, the school you attend, the number of hours you need, and the date you need the hours to be completed.

Upcoming Events


Teen Climate Crew: Prairie Restoration

Monday, October 14, 2024, 2:00 pm

Naturalist Amanda Krause and the Teen Climate Crew meet at Oakton College's Skokie campus to harvest, process, and scatter native plant seeds for their prairie lands.


Teen Library Council

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:30 pm

Help plan, publicize, and present events for teens, and give your input on library services.


Make Marigolds for Day of the Dead

Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4:00 pm

Drop by our table to make marigolds to decorate our community Day of the Dead altar.


‘Reservation Dogs’--Indigenous Representation in the Media

Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:00 pm

Enjoy this teen comedy/drama television series from an all-Indigenous cast and creative team.


Climate Café

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 6:00 pm

Teens and older adults are invited to this intergenerational dialogue about the climate crisis.


Teen Library Council

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 5:30 pm

Help plan, publicize, and present events for teens, and give your input on library services.