Community Service
You must have a valid Port Jefferson Free Library card in order to receive community service credit with us. The Teen Center tries to provide a variety of opportunities to fulfill the need for community service. It is up to the individual to confirm that the activities you participate in through The Library will be accepted by your organization. It is also up to the participants to keep their own records of the hours accrued. The Teen Center does not keep a record of community service earned through their community service opportunities.
Discover New Ways to Volunteer and Earn Community Service Credits
Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich from District 1 collaborated with the Three Village Dads Foundation to establish a database aimed at assisting residents in discovering impactful ways to contribute to the community. For those interested in local community service, we recommend utilizing this resource to explore opportunities with various activities or organizations.
If you’re interested in finding more opportunities to volunteer and earn community service, you’re in luck! Check out the comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities available from the Long Island Volunteer Center.
In-Person Community Service Programs
The Teen Center has indoor/in-person programs for teens to earn community service. Each program will provide instructions and materials necessary for participants to work on for an hour. Space is limited. Community service letters will be given physically or sent via email by the Teen Librarians.
Bookshop Organizers
Tuesday, July 9 at 11:00 AM
Tuesday, August 13 at 4:00 PM
The Friends of the Library Bookshop houses a collection of gently used books for sale. Earn one hour of community service by decorating and organizing bookshelves.
Perler Bead Sorters
Monday, July 15 at 11:00 AM
So many perler beads and not enough hands to organize. Earn one hour of community service by sorting little plastic beads.
Family Fun Day Helpers
Saturday, July 20 at 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM [Rescheduled]
Assist the library with an annual event by helping with crafts, taking photos or something else assigned. Space is limited. Earn four hours of community service.
Perler Bead Designers
Monday, July 22 at 11:00 AM
Design and create a perler bead craft to decorate our space. The Teen Center is looking for creative minds. Earn one hour of community service.
Summer Bandanas
Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 PM
Earn one hour of community service by participating in the making of bandanas for pets in need.
Teen Meetup
Tuesday, August 20 at 3:00 PM
Stay up-to-date with all the latest happenings at our Teen Center. Collaborate with our librarians to plan future activities for the library, and in return, receive one hour of community service.
Take-Home Community Service Opportunities
The Teen Center offers kits for teens to earn community service. Each kit will have instructions and materials for the participants to follow and return to the Teen Center. The online forms are for those who picked up an envelope at the Teen Center and are in the process of returning the kit. Hours will be given once the online form is completed and the envelope is returned to the community service bin. Please note that all submissions will receive a response within a timeframe of 1 to 7 days. The submission date of your community service form will be counted for the corresponding month. If there are any issues with the kit or in completing the task, email: info@pjteen.org
The following Take-Home Envelopes will be available on July 1st 2024.
Fall Designs
Pick up designs to help the Teen Center prep for the upcoming season. Two hours of community service will be earned per envelope completed. One envelope per month.
Ribbons
Pick up templates to help the Teen Center prep for October. Two hours of community service will be earned per envelope completed. One envelope per month.
Previous Take-Home Community Service Online Forms:
Summer Prep
Wooden Popsicles
Paper Butterflies
Velvet Quilt Squares
Online Community Service Opportunities
Check out the community service opportunities you can do at home! Each activity provides the appropriate and updated guidelines needed to earn community service. Hours will be given once the participant has the form correctly submitted. Please note that all submissions will receive a response within a timeframe of 1 to 7 days. The submission date of your community service form will be counted for the corresponding month. If there are any issues in accessing or completing the form, email: info@pjteen.org
Recycle Challenge
Earn community service by recycling bottles and reduce waste in your community! A maximum of 10 hours will be awarded per month. See online form for details.
Teen Book Review
Earn community service by reviewing young adult novels, e-books or print, on their reading level. You can earn 4 hours of community service for each submitted book review! There is a limit of 2 reviews per month.
Teen Movie Review
Earn community service by reviewing PG or PG-13 movies from any source, DVD or digital streaming services. You can earn 4 hours of community service for each submitted movie review that meets the required guidelines. There is a limit of 2 reviews per month.
