Teen Volunteer

Volunteer at your Library

Summer Reading Adventure Program

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Want to volunteer at the library this summer? Our teen volunteer program will be available from June 1 - July 31 during our summer reading program. Volunteers will explain the summer reading program to customers, sign them up, redeem their prizes, and other tasks as needed by staff. Fill out the form below to apply.

Applications close on May 1, 2026 or once we hit 40 volunteers as we have limited volunteer spots available at Santori Library and the West Branch due to Eola Road Branch’s renovations. Apply early to secure your spot! 

Volunteer in your Community

Alive Center

Volunteer after school to mentor, tutor, and hang out with younger teens as well as help with events at the center. For ages 15+.

Anderson Humane

Assist the organization with various tasks for the animals they rescue. For ages 16+. 

Aurora Salvation Army

Volunteer to assist with various projects or events as needed by the Salvation Army at home or in person.  

DoSomething

Volunteer in many ways on your own time such as through recycling cans, donating or recycling unwanted clothes, and donating food items to your local food bank. 

DuPage Habitat for Humanity

As part of a global, nonprofit housing organization, volunteer help build or rehab homes for Chicagoland families. For ages 16+.

Feed My Starving Children 

Help feed hungry children by hand-packing bags of food to send off to children all around the world, making a difference in just two hours. 

Fox Valley Animal Welfare League

Volunteer at the clinic to help care for animals, assist with procedures or vaccination clinics, administrative support, or general cleaning. For ages 18+.

The Merry Tutor

Develop leadership skills and tutor students in grades k-12. For high school students.

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Help sort and pack food to be distributed to our neighbors in need.

One in Math

Gain valuable leadership skills while helping young students improve their math skills weekly, various volunteer opportunities available. For ages 13+.

Phillips Park Zoo

Volunteer to help at the zoo through various ways such as animal care, tour leader, greeter, and for special events. For ages 16+.

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