Due to the Canada Post labour disruption, customers receiving overdue notices by mail may experience a delay. This delay does not change when you need to return your items. To stay informed, we encourage you to register for email notifications or check your account online. For information about other services impacted by the disruption please contact VPL.
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 returns this fall at Dufferin Clark(Tuesday 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.
Job Description: Drum Circle VolunteerRelease of Liability Form: Drum Circle Volunteer
Job Description: Drum Circle VolunteerRelease of Liability Form: Drum Circle Volunteer
Job Description: Drum Circle VolunteerRelease of Liability Form: Drum Circle Volunteer
Job Description: ESL Cafe Volunteers - In Person at VMCRelease of Liability Form: ESL Cafe Volunteers - In Person at VMC
Job Description: Fun with FrenchRelease of Liability Form: Fun with French
Job Description: Reading BuddiesRelease of Liability Form: Reading Buddies
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 
