Make a Difference with the Teen Volunteer Club
Looking for a way to give back, gain volunteer experience or earn community service hours for graduation? Join the Southfield Parks & Recreation Teen Volunteer Club!
Open to teens ages 10-18, the Teen Volunteer Club gives participants opportunities to get involved in their community while helping brainstorm and support programs and activities. Club members have already helped plan and conduct Parks & Recreation programs including Girls Day In and Teen Game Night.
Teen Volunteer Club
- Ages 10-18
- Wednesdays, October 28, November 18 and December 9
- 6-7 PM
- Southfield Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road
Change of plans! The Teen Volunteer Club will not hold a meeting on October 14. Instead club members will be putting their volunteer skills to work by helping at the Pup-O-Ween event at the Dog Park at Lahser Woods.
Come meet with us, learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and share your ideas for other ways teens can give back to the community.
For more information, call Holly at (248) 796-4604.
Become a Certified Babysitter!
Build confidence and learn the skills needed to be a safe and responsible babysitter with Certified Babysitter Training from Live Safe Academy.
This one-day class for ages 10–18 covers essential babysitting and emergency preparedness skills, including CPR with manikin practice, first aid, choking response and home safety.
Students who complete the full course will receive a Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid Certificate from Live Safe Academy, valid for two years.
Wednesday, October 14
5:30–8:30 p.m.
Southfield Parks & Recreation Building
26000 Evergreen Road
Ages 10–18 | $60 per person
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 13
Full attendance is required for certification. Participants should bring a snack, pen and paper and arrive 10 minutes early. Students must be checked in by an adult. Cell phone use is permitted during breaks only.
Register online or in person at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk. For more information, call Holly at 248-796-4604.
Youth Open Gym at Beech Woods Recreation Center
This is your chance to shoot hoops, build skills, and play pickup with friends. All participants must register for the season, with their parent/guardian, at their first visit. Adults are not allowed on the courts.
Ages: 9 -18 *ages 9-13 must be signed in by an adult
Monday-Friday,
September 1 - December 18**
3:30-5:30 PM
** No Open Gym Oct 12, Nov 3, Nov 11 & Nov 25-27
Location:
Beech Woods Recreation Center - Gym,
22200 Beech Rd. (south of Nine Mile Rd.)
Fee:
$3/Southfield resident
$5/non-resident
Contact the Beech Woods Recreation Center at (248) 796-4670 for more information.
Need Community Service Hours? We've Got You Covered!
Want to earn your community service hours while doing something fun and meaningful? Volunteer with Southfield Parks & Recreation!
Our events and programs run smoother—and are way more fun—thanks to the awesome help of volunteers like you. Whether you're helping set up, running a game station, assisting with arts and crafts, or helping out behind the scenes, there’s a role for everyone.
🎯 Why volunteer with us?
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It's a great way to give back to your community
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You’ll gain real-world experience
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It looks great on college and job applications
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And yes—your hours will count toward your graduation requirement!
Interested? Just give our Parks & Recreation Info Desk a call at (248) 796-4620 and let them know what kind of program or event you're into. They’ll connect you with the right person to get started.
