Volunteer

The Guelph Public Library offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Each position requires different skills and availability. The volunteer programs at Guelph Public Library have varying time commitments.

We offer opportunities for the following age groups:

Y = Youth in grades 7-12
A = Adults 18 and over
F = Families, including youth in grades 7-12

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Visiting Library Service

(A) Deliver library materials to the homes of people using the Visiting Library Service using contactless delivery.

Born to Read

(Y) (A) Assemble Born to Read package materials.
(A)Deliver Born to Read packages to the Guelph General Hospital.

Occasional Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest. There are no occasional volunteer opportunities at this time.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

The Guelph Public Library's Teen Advisory Group helps to make the library a special place for teens. TAG is a chance to have your say, become involved in your community and meet new friends. Teens living in Guelph entering grades 7 through 12 are eligible to apply.

About

Meetings take place at the Main Library, on the second floor, in the Children and Youth Services Department.
TAG meets once a month from October to June. The meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 4:00-5:00 PM.
The application deadline for the 2022-2023 TAG season has passed. We will begin accepting applications for the 2023-2024 season in June 2023.

Responsibilities of a TAG member:

Attend all meetings and be an active participant
Suggest ways the library can better serve teens
Offer ideas for exciting teen programs
Volunteer to plan and run community events
Provide feedback about the library's teen collection, including:
- Books
- Graphic novels
- Magazines
- CDs
- DVDs
- Video games

If you are interested in volunteering at the library, please complete the Volunteer Application Form below.

Volunteer Application Form

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