• R.E.A.D. Volunteer
• Children's Programs and Special Events
• Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Session runs from September to May

R.E.A.D. volunteers help one child (primary school age registered in at least grade 1) to discover the joy and confidence that being a reader brings. For one hour, once each week during the school year, our R.E.A.D. volunteers play board games, try out a new craft or experiment, tell jokes, write stories and read with their young partner.

Many of our programs and events for children and families rely on volunteers for support. Children's Activity Volunteers work with staff to welcome participants and show children how to play a game, complete an activity or enjoy a craft during a library program. Volunteers may also help count attendance, take tickets, set up and clean up and prepare materials in advance, depending on the program. Tell us your talents! We also look for volunteers with specific skills or experience with activities such as playing chess, jewellery making, Lego building, sewing, face painting and much more.

• English Conversation Mentor
• Technology Tutors
• Ushers
• Adult Program Volunteers

NEW: Sessions run October - June

It takes a lot of practice to feel confident speaking a new language. Our English Conversation Mentors provide support and encouragement to an adult who wants to practice their new English skills in a casual, social situation. The emphasis is on social conversation, not on teaching so our pairs talk about their families, food, London and whatever else they may have in common. Our volunteers find this program hugely rewarding and many new friendships have been made by the participants in this program.

Many of us have helped a parent or friend to set up an email account, download a file or fill out an online application form. Tech Tutors offer friendly assistance with basic computer tasks to people using our public computers. This services is offered in most library locations.

Wolf Performance Hall at the Central Library regularly hosts films, concerts, lectures and community events. Volunteer Ushers get to enjoy these presentations while also helping people to and from their seats, ensuring safety guidelines are followed, greeting visitors, handing out programs and remaining in the Hall during a performance. Training is provided.

Some of our programs and events for adults rely on volunteers for support. Adult Program Volunteers work with staff to welcome participants, they have a skills that they can share, and enjoy being social by nature. Volunteers may also help count attendance, take tickets, set up and clean up and prepare materials in advance, depending on the program. Tell us your talents! We also look for volunteers with specific skills or experience with activities such as knitting, Chess , sewing, paper crafts and much more.