Volunteer

For Kids

TAG: Tween Advisory Group (grades 5-8)

Fridays, December 13, January 10 & February 7, 4-5 PM • Youth Program Room

Join TAG to share your ideas with Library staff while enjoying snacks, talking about books, and meeting new people. Just drop in.

hands with heartsService Buddies: Birthday in a Bag (grades 1-8)

Saturday, January 11, 2-3 PM • Youth Program Room
5th-8th graders need to arrive by 1:30 PM for a project overview

5th-8th graders assist 1st-4th graders with a service project decorating Birthday Bag kits for the Northfield Township Food Pantry.

Creating for the Community (grades K-8)

Monday, January 20, 2-4 PM • Youth Program Room

Volunteer on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to create valentines and door decorations for area nursing homes. Just drop in.

Birthday in a Bag Collection Bin

December-January • Youth Services Dept.

Help our community’s neediest children celebrate a happy birthday. Fill the bin in the Youth Services Department with birthday supplies to support Northfield Township Food Pantry’s Birthday in a Bag program. Items needed: plates & napkins, candles, balloons, and party hats.

For Teens

Drop-In Homework Help Center

High School volunteers needed to assist children in grades 1-8 with homework, reading, and math skills practice.

Tuesdays, January 28-March 17, 6-7:30 PM (no session on February 18)
Youth Program Room

High School volunteers to the (homework) rescue!  You will be assisting children during thirty minute sessions for homework, reading, and math skills practice.

Volunteers may register starting December 27. Space is limited.
Volunteer Application Form 
Parent Permission Form

TAB

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Fridays, January 31 & February 28, 4-5 PM
Multipurpose Room • Grades 9-12

Do you have an interest in teen services at the Library? Would you like to help plan programs, discuss books that you love, and have fun brainstorming with your peers and Library staff? If so, join us for a TAB meeting and share your ideas. Service points will be awarded for participation. Pizza will be served.

Teen Tech Tutors

Friday, January 3, 1-4 PM • Library Lobby

Are you a “tech-xpert?” Receive a gift card for helping adults with their smartphones and tablets. Answer basic technology questions and provide one-on-one support. To register, call the Teen Librarian at 847-729-7500 x2613 by December 31.

Drop-In Homework Help Center

High School volunteers needed to assist children in grades 1-8 with homework, reading, and math skills practice.

Tuesdays, September 17-December 3, 6-7:30 PM (no sessions on November 5 & 26)
Youth Program Room

High School volunteers to the (homework) rescue!  You will be assisting children during thirty minute sessions for homework, reading, and math skills practice.

This program has filled. Please check back in December for openings.

For Adults

The Next Chapter Book Club logoNext Chapter Book Club

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities read and learn, make friends, and have fun together in a public setting. Trained volunteers facilitate each club meeting. We have filled all volunteer positions, but we are still looking for members. Read more about becoming a member or volunteer.