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Opportunities are for Sachem Residents in 6th-12th grade.
Select virtual opportunities are available for Suffolk County residents 6th-12th grade during the months of January, May, June, July, November and December. Must have a valid library card from the resident’s home library.
Teens may complete each project only one time per month. Lead the Way projects change every two months.
Certificates acknowledging any credits earned will be e-mailed as a .pdf document.
Allow one week for the processing of a community service application or certificate.
Help us work on a project to benefit the Library! (1 hour)
Decorate a cheerful bag to be donated to a local food pantry. (1 hour)
Create cards for cancer patients to provide hope, love, and support. (2 hours)
Authors Unlimited is an event that celebrates reading by connecting teens and authors. This is taking place on Saturday, April 13th at St. Joseph’s University from 9:00am-3:00pm. Teens in grades 7-12 can apply to be official Authors Unlimited volunteers. These teens will have a number of duties throughout the day outlined in the application form. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 22, 2024. This event does not take place at the Sachem Library, you must provide your own transportation and community service hours/certificates will be issued by the event organizers. (6 hours)
Recycle bottles and cans for service hours. Teens may earn up to 10 hours per month for project completed at home.
Help us with projects to benefit local animal shelters and complete various tasks to earn community service credit. Teens may earn up to 9 hours per month for projects completed at home.
You must sign up for the Mutt-i-grees @ Home in addition to the In-Person Meet Ups. In-Person Meet Ups are for Sachem cardholders only.
Are you curious about how local government works and who represents you? Do you wonder how you can get involved? Bring your questions to this informal town hall chat over pizza with Assemblyman Doug Smith and get the answers! (1 hour)
Assist the Friends of the library with the set-up of their book sale. (1 hour)
Showcase your artistic talent while addressing an environmental issue that matters to you and your community. (2 hours)
Create photo buttons for our graduating seniors for their elementary school walkthrough. (2 hours)
Are you ready to lead the way? Watch librarian-selected documentaries and complete a questionnaire that allows you to gain perspective and prompt acts of service in the Sachem community.
By participating in this program you are giving back to your community in the following ways: (1) Becoming informed through documentaries. (2) Actively participating in a dialogue on important issues. (3) Exploring important community issues and spreading awareness by becoming leaders within the community, physically and virtually. (2 hours)
Decorate pillow cases for our deployed troops.(1 hour)
Read March’s book selection, the historical romance, The Davenports by Krystal Marquis, inspired by the real-life story of C.R. Patterson. Then answer the discussion questions to receive three hours community service. You may read the physical book or download the eBook. (3 hours)
Create either an Instagram Reel or TikTok about what kindness means to you.(1 hour)
Create a book trailer for teen books at Sachem Public Library. (3 hours)
Submit musical recordings for our TeenStrumentals Podcast on Soundcloud to be shared with the community. (3 hours)
Have you ever wondered what brought you and your neighbors to this very spot? How is this community shaped by who we are and where we came from? Contribute to building a picture of who we are as a “people”. Record interviews with your parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors. Recordings will be shared on the libraries’ social media accounts. Sign up for more information on this project! (3 hours)
Learn about the library’s databases and gain community service hours by watch one database tutorial video from the Sachem Public Library YouTube channel playlist “Explore our Databases” and writing a 250-350-word review. Earn 1 service hour for completion of a review, an additional .5 hour is available to those who also create a video review.
Have you rescued a shelter pet and given them a new home? Tell us your inspiring story and why rescuing and adopting a shelter pet is so important. (1 hour)
Love to read? Earn community service credit by reviewing award-winning Young Adult books selected by the American Library Association. You will earn 3 hours of community service for each review that meets all of the requirements, up to 9 hours per month. For Sachem cardholders only.
Check with your family before volunteering for a project or with an organization. Some organizations may have minimum age requirements or require training. It is your responsibility to make sure that the community service program you volunteer for will qualify with the organization that is tracking your community service hours. The library is not responsible for tracking community service hours served with outside organizations.