Volunteering at the Library for Teens (grades 6-12)
The Library offers regular volunteering sessions for teens to work on community service projects at South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month and at the Main Library usually on the 3rd Friday of each month. Please check our calendar to sign up for upcoming sessions.
Volunteering at Community Organizations
Contact these local organizations for their current opportunities.
Clearbrook
Committed to being a leader in creating innovative opportunities, services, and supports to people with intellectual disabilities.
16+ (9-15 with guardian)
www.clearbrook.org
Clean Up – Give Back
Join a community clean up event or contact this nonprofit organization to learn more about their flexible service opportunities.
Age requirements vary.
https://cleanupgiveback.org/community-service
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library accept volunteers to help set up, take down, and run book sales periodically throughout the year.
All ages
https://friendsofmppl.mailerpage.com/friends_volunteer
The Grove
History, nature, and science are intertwined at The Grove, for education, enjoyment, and preservation.
15+ (14 and under with adult)
www.TheGroveGlenview.org
Hands On Suburban Chicago
This website features virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities for a variety of organizations in the Chicago suburbs. Search by location, schedule, and more for your perfect opportunity.
Age requirements vary.
www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org
JourneyCare
Largest nonprofit of palliative, supportive, and end-of-life care in Illinois, helping people facing serious illness live life to the fullest.
Grades 9+
www.journeycare.org
JOURNEYS | The Road Home
Serves the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in the north and northwest suburbs of Cook County by providing shelter, social services, and more.
Age requirements vary.
journeystheroadhome.org
Lemons of Love
Provides support and community to those affected by cancer through comforting care packages and Cancer Resource Center pro-grams.
All ages
www.lemonsoflove.org/volunteer/
Mount Prospect Historical Society
Committed to discovering, preserving, and sharing the history and current information related to Mount Prospect, Illinois and the surrounding area.
16+
www.mtphist.org/about-us/volunteer
Northwest Community Healthcare
An award winning hospital offering a complete system of care that has volunteer opportunities ranging from helping at the information desk to assisting on the nursing floors.
16+
https://www.nch.org/volunteer/
NorthWest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
NWSRA is an extension of 17 park districts that provides recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
14+ (12+ with a parent)
www.nwsra.org/volunteer
WINGS
Provides a continuum of integrated services in an effort to end domestic violence and homelessness one family at a time.
Resale stores and Logistic Center: 14+, Shelter: 18+
wingsprogram.com
