Summer Volunteering

Summer Volunteering!

Check out these amazing volunteer opportunities that are happening over the summer! Details and contact information are all included. Have a great summer! :)

Niles/Maine District Library

The Niles/Maine District Library has multiple Teen Volunteer opportunities. Please review the linked flyer for more details.

Project Playbill: work with other teens to write and perform an original short play
Garden Helpers
Book Buddies: read with children
Inclusive Crafting
Teen Advisory Board
Summer Reading Volunteer
Social Justice Reading Club
Little Free Pantry Donation

If you are a teen in grades 7-12 and are new to volunteering with the library, contact Teen Librarians at 847-663-6490 or teen@nileslibrary.org for more information. You can also learn more on the volunteer website.

Skokie Public Library

Skokie Public Library has amazing volunteer opportunities every summer!

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

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

Visit this page: https://skokielibrary.info/events/group/teen-volunteering/

Lincolnwood Public Library

Teens in Grades 7–12 are invited to join our Teen Volunteer Program!

Opportunities include assisting with library projects, helping run youth events, contributing to the development of teen programs, and taking part in curating and promoting teen book displays and collections. Volunteers may also help organize library spaces and support special events throughout the year.

To get started, fill out a Teen Volunteer Application — a library staff member will follow up with more information.

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Email: Emily Oaks always loves to see volunteers help with summer events! Email Ktaira@skokieparks.org or Call: (847) 677-7001 to let her know you are interested and she will help you get started.

Buddy Baseball League through the Lincolnwood Baseball Association!

Buddy Baseball is an adapted version of baseball that allows kids with special needs to play. Each player has a volunteer buddy who assists them throughout the game. You can find more information on the website.

Peer Services Student Planning Committee

Bring your energy and ideas to help create a fundraising campaign that engages students, businesses, and community members to support substance use prevention and treatment through our annual event, Step Up for Recovery. Earn volunteer hours for your help!

There will be 3 meetings: 2 over the summer and 1 in September, along with 1-2 additional work sessions. Additional volunteer hours available if desired. All meetings/work sessions will be scheduled based on volunteers' availability. Volunteer at Step Up for Recovery on October 5th for additional hours!

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Refugee FORA

Make a Difference at FORA this Summer!

June 23 - August 15

Shifts available M-F 9:00 am - 11:00 am, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

We provide free tutoring services to over 100 resettled refugee students grades K-12

in foundational English and mathematics in Chicago’s Westridge community.

For more information, visit the volunteer website.

Feed My Starving Children

FMSC has committed to producing more meals this year than ever before. But they need more volunteers to step up to help them get these meals packed!

Their volunteer schedule has lots of open spots this summer. Grab a group and join us to turn hunger into hope with your own two hands! The FMSC volunteer experience is fun, family-friendly and lifechanging.

Please note: Everyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (an adult is someone 18 years of age or older).

Kohl's Children's Museum

Kohl's Children's Museum always has amazing volunteer opportunities for interested students. Opportunities include engaging with kiddos indoors and outdoors, and sometimes facilitating special events! Visit the Volunteer Website for more information and the application.

Skokie 4th of July Parade

Skokie’s Fourth of July parade is back! Help us make it a success by volunteering your time. The parade steps off at 12 noon sharp, and we need at least 50 volunteers. Volunteers are needed starting at 8 am on parade day until the parade ends, which is typically around 2 pm.

Most volunteers help in the parade staging area located in the south parking lot of Oakton Community College’s Skokie campus. A Continental Breakfast is provided at the staging area.

For more information, visit the parade volunteer website.

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