Community Service
You must have a 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.
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
September 6 at 3:00 PM OR
October 24 at 4:00 PM
The Friends of the Library Bookshop is a volunteer organization who houses a lovely collection of gently used books that can be acquired through a small donation. Teens can receive an hour of community service by decorating and organizing bookshelves.
Perler Bead Sorters
September 9 at 11:00 AM
The Teen Center has tons of perler beads, but not enough hands to organize! Come to the library and earn an hour of community service by sorting little plastic beads for future crafts and decoration.
Cards for Seniors
September 13 at 6:30 PM
Create wonderful cards for seniors and make extras for others in the community. You will earn one hour of community service.
Memory Jar
September 14 at 4:00 PM
Teens will create a memory jar filled with nostalgic questions for assisted living residents to reflect on. This is a wonderful way to give back as all jars will be donated. You will earn one hour of community service.
Learn and Earn Program
September 19 at 4:00 PM
During this one-hour program you will learn about the struggles that many individuals and families face on Long Island, including trying to put food on the table and trying to keep the lights on in their homes. You will earn one hour of community service.
Perler Bead Designers
October 9 at 2:00 PM
Find creative inspiration and fun with perler beads. Help the Teen Center prepare decorations by designing and making a cool perler bead craft. Teens will earn an hour of community service.
Stuff a Bag **
October 21 at 11:00 AM
The Great Give Back is here! And to give back we’re going to help the library and community by stuffing candy bags for our tiny trick or treaters for Halloween! You will earn one hour of community service.
**Food/Ingredients offered in these programs are not suitable for those with allergies.
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. If there are any issues with the kit or in completing the task, email: info@pjteen.org
Snow Globe Ornaments
(ONLINE FORM)
Pick up snow globes to help decorate the Teen Center. Two hours of community service will be earned per envelope completed. One envelope per month.
Velvet Ornaments
(ONLINE FORM)
Pick up velvet ornaments to help decorate the Teen Center. Two hours of community service will be earned per envelope completed. One envelope per month.
Previous Take-Home Community Service Online Forms:
Heart Pins and Perler Beads
Online Community Service Opportunities
Check out the community service opportunities you can do at home! Each activity provides the appropriate guidelines needed to earn community service. Hours will be given once the participant has the form correctly submitted. If there are any issues in accessing or completing the form, email: info@pjteen.org
Book Review and Movie Review Update!
Starting in March 2023, teens can earn 4 hours of community service for each submitted book, or movie, review that meets the required guidelines! Teens must have a current PJFL library card to earn community service hours.
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.
