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.
Pop-Up Volunteer
Under the direction of a designated supervisor, the prospective volunteer will help on an as-needed basis with specific programs and initiatives at VPL, such as creating program materials and helping to facilitate programs. Volunteer hours will be based on VPL’s preparation needs for specific programs and services with 10 hours offered per quarter/session. Volunteers will be informed at least two weeks in advance by email about upcoming opportunities. Adult volunteers are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 2025-02-25
Job Description: Pop-Up Volunteer
Release of Liability Form: Pop-Up Volunteer
Pop-Up Volunteer
Under the direction of a designated supervisor, the prospective volunteer will help on an as-needed basis with specific programs and initiatives at VPL, such as creating program materials and helping to facilitate programs. Volunteer hours will be based on VPL’s preparation needs for specific programs and services with 10 hours offered per quarter/session. Volunteers will be informed at least two weeks in advance by email about upcoming opportunities. Adult volunteers are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 2025-02-28
Job Description: Pop-Up Volunteer
Release of Liability Form: Pop-Up Volunteer
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