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.
Service hours through the library cannot be used for court ordered community service.
TEEN VOLUNTEER CREW SUMMER 2025: APPLY NOW!
Want an easy & fun way to get service hours this summer? Be a part of our Teen Volunteer Crew! Teens gain credit for service hours by handing out reading logs to Summer Reading Challenge participants.
Applications are open! Sign up on your own or with a friend! To apply:
We'll contact you to confirm your schedule within a few days!
The Volunteer Crew runs from June 14 - July 26. Shifts are just two hours per week. Teens must be in grades 7-12 as of Fall 2025.
Questions? Email Teen Services at teens@homerlibrary.org
KIDS PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS
Like hanging out with kids? Volunteer to help at our kids programs! Teens assist library staff with set up, oversee activities, and clean up. It's a lot of fun!
Search our calendar of teen volunteer events and look for Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Craft Program or Teen Volunteer Event: Kids Program to sign up! Due to high demand, please register for only one kids program volunteer event per month.
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 May 31, 2025.
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. View our sample cards before starting. Make sure to write a friendly message on the inside and sign your first name. 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. View sample cards and instructions before starting. Make sure to write a friendly message (no religious comments, please) on the inside and sign your first name. 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 (single-sided). 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.