The Library is a great place to volunteer if you are in highschool!

Many of the Library's volunteers are highschool students earning Community Involvement Hours.

If you are 13 years of age or older, you can be considered for almost any volunteer position at the Library.

How do I apply?

1. Have a look at our available Volunteer Positions.
2. Choose positions that you find interesting.
3. Choose positions that are available at a library you can travel to easily (close to home or school). Not all positions are available at each location or at every time of the year.
4. Complete the Volunteer Application online.

How long before I start?

After you apply, we will contact you about the next steps. These steps can often take several months.

If there are positions available, two personal references and a brief interview will be required before you can begin volunteering. Training workshops are required for some positions. We'll tell you all about these steps when we contact you.

How many hours can I earn?

It depends on the position and your schedule, but most volunteers earn a few hours each month if they volunteer regularly.

What do volunteers do?
Volunteers at the Library help us to serve the people who use our services. Our volunteers really enjoy helping people and are enthusiastic, friendly and confident. Many of our volunteers speak a second language in addition to English. Volunteers do not organize or put away books. For more information, please have a look at our available volunteer Positions.

Great positions for students

Central Library Ushers (downtown)

• earn 2 or 3 hours each night (6:30-9pm)
• two shifts available each week
• hear an interesting lecture or listen to a great concert!

Saturday Computer Coach

• earn 2 hours each Saturday (between 10am and 4pm)
• available at several library locations
• take satisfaction in helping an adult learn to use a computer!

Children's Activity Volunteer

• earn 2 hours when an event for children is planned (some Saturdays, PD Days, school holidays)
• available at several library locations
• have fun, work with children and families, be a leader!

Gardener

• earn 2 hours each week (April - September 2011)
• available at several library locations
• work outside, work independently, see results!

R.E.A.D. Volunteer (starts next year, September 2011 - May 2012)

• earn approximately 40 hours over 8 months
• available at several library locations
• learn great new skills, make a difference and build your resume!