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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities

Vaughan Public Libraries occasionally offers volunteer opportunities to those looking to help others in their community. Volunteers must have completed grade 8 and be a minimum of 14 years of age to apply. Volunteers must successfully complete an interview. Any volunteer that is 18 years of age or older is required to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC).

Chess Club Volunteer Opportunity

Chess Club returns at VMC (Thursday evenings), Maple (Thursday evenings), and Vellore Village (Saturday afternoons) branches. Chess Club volunteers work with participating children to instruct in playing chess or improving their game.

Our Chess Club volunteers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Chess. This program runs in association with local non-profit Chess in the Library and volunteers apply through them. Select "New Volunteers Form" at the link if you have never volunteered with Chess in the Library before: Apply for Chess Club on external site. Volunteers must have completed Grade 8 and be 14+. Adult volunteers are welcome and encouraged to apply.

English Conversation Circle

Help newcomers to Canada improve their English conversation skills. Must be 18 years of age or older. Current volunteer opportunities are in person.

Closing Date: 2025-08-31


Job Description: English Conversation Circle

Reference Letter Form: English Conversation Circle

Release of Liability Form: English Conversation Circle

Kitchen Helper

Under the direction of the Culinary Literacies Specialist, volunteers will assist with maintenance, set-up, and clean-up of the VSES Teaching Kitchen. Volunteers may also be asked to assist with programming. Volunteers must have completed Grade 8 and be 15+. Adult volunteers are welcome and encouraged to apply. In-person only.

Closing Date: 2025-06-01


Job Description: Kitchen Helper

Reference Letter Form: Kitchen Helper

Release of Liability Form: Kitchen Helper

Steam Camp Volunteers

Assist staff with the planning and execution of our STEAM Camps for children in grades 2-6.

Closing Date: 2025-05-20


Job Description: Steam Camp Volunteers

Reference Letter Form: Steam Camp Volunteers

Release of Liability Form: Steam Camp Volunteers

More Volunteer Opportunities

There are many more opportunities around the city! If you need more volunteer hours to fulfill a high school requirement, to gain work experience for your resume or college/university application, there may be an opportunity for you. Have a look at these volunteer resources below.

Volunteer Opportunities