Did You Know: Teen Volunteering
Are you a teen looking for volunteer hours? Whether you need them for Harper Promise, Scouts, school clubs, or more, the Library has opportunities for you as well as resources for where to look in the community!
Volunteer Hours Programs
Mazey Eddings
Tilly in Technicolor by
When Tilly goes to London as an intern, she begins to unmask her ADHD and connects with Oliver, another neurodivergent intern.
Different, Not Less by
Chloé Hayden
Whether you’re neurodivergent or supporting those who are, Different, Not Less will inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong.
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240
The Library offers two volunteer hours programs for teens. Junior High Volunteer Hours is for teens in grades 7 and 8, and participants can earn 1.5 hours while helping to make crafts and prepare materials for Library programs. This program is currently only offered at our Central Library. Our Teen Volunteer Hours are for teens in grades 9-12, and participants can earn 2 hours by doing projects to benefit the Library and the community. This program is offered at our Central, Hoffman Estates, and Hanover Park Libraries. Teens can register for either of these programs online or by stopping in the Library.
Volunteer Squad
The Volunteer Squad is a summer opportunity open to students entering grades 8-12 to volunteer over the summer between June and August. The Volunteer Squad will help the Youth Department with preparing crafts and activities
during Summer Challenge. The application for this volunteer opportunity opens in the spring, and if you have questions about this program, please email volunteersquad@stdl.org.
Community Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to volunteer more out in the community? The Library’s Teen Department has you covered! We have put together a list of both in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities for organizations in and around the Schaumburg community. From helping at animal shelters to writing and sending cards, we have tried to make an accessible list for all. Visit schaumburglibrary.org/teen-volunteer for more information.
www.schaumburglibrary.org
TEEN PROGRAMS
COLLEGE FINANCE AND LIFE PANEL – TEENS AND ADULTS
Wednesday, March 5 • 6:30-8 p.m. • Central Program Room and Rasmussen Room
The College of DuPage, Harper College, and Lake Forest College present two panels to help prepare teens and guardians for college.
TEEN CRAFTERNOON – 12-19 YEARS
Fridays, March 7 and April 4 • 4-5 p.m. • Central Program Room
MINI SOLDERING PROJECT – 12-19 YEARS
Monday, March 10 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CLUB – 12-19 YEARS
Tuesday, March 11 • 5-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
TEEN MULTICULTURAL CLUB: MANCALA – 12-19 YEARS
Wednesday, March 12 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
SELF-CARE TUESDAY: JUNK JOURNALING – 12-19 YEARS
Tuesday, March 18 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
HUNGER GAMES RELEASE PARTY – 12-19 YEARS
Friday, March 21 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Central Program Room
POKÉMON PARTY – 12-19 YEARS
Mondy, March 24 • 5-6 p.m. • Central Program Room
TEEN TRENDS: DIAMOND PAINTING – 12-19 YEARS
Thursday, March 27 • 3-5 p.m. • Central Program Room
AI AND INFINITE CRAFT – 12-19 YEARS
Monday, March 31 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
BOOK CHAT WITH ABBEY AND ALLISON – 12-19 YEARS
Wednesday, April 2 • 6-7 p.m. • Central Program Room
HIGHLIGHTS