Volunteer

Volunteer roles at the Guelph Public Library include:

Visiting Library Service

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

Born to Read

Assemble Born to Read package materials (Adults/Youths grades 7-12).
Deliver Born to Read packages to the Guelph General Hospital (Adults).

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.
We are no longer accepting applications for 2024-2025 TAG members. We will accept applications for 2025-2026 TAG members in Summer 2025. Please contact teens@guelphpl.ca if you have any questions.

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. A copy of your application will be held for up to 6 months.

Please note that volunteer opportunities are limited and successful applicants will only be contacted if there is an opening.

Volunteer Application Form

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