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
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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.
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| Occasional Volunteer Opportunities |
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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.
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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
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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 4:00-5:30 PM.
- The application deadline for the 2021-2022 TAG season has passed. We will begin accepting applications for the 2022-2023 season in June 2022.
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
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If you are interested in volunteering at the library, please complete the Volunteer Application Form below.
Volunteer Application Form
Board of Directors Application Form
