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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 also submit two reference letters and 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 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.

ESL Cafe Volunteers - In Person at VMC

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: 2024-12-31


Job Description: ESL Cafe Volunteers - In Person at VMC

Reference Letter Form: ESL Cafe Volunteers - In Person at VMC

Release of Liability Form: ESL Cafe Volunteers - In Person at VMC

Pokémon League Volunteer

Help Vaughan Public Libraries while earning volunteer hours at our Pokémon League. Volunteers will help with various Pokémon-themed activities, while engaging with children of various ages in the community. Volunteers must have completed Grade 8, be 14+, and supply 2 reference letters. Basic Pokémon Card knowledge is an asset but not required.

Closing Date: 2024-09-12


Job Description: Pokémon League Volunteer

Reference Letter Form: Pokémon League Volunteer

Release of Liability Form: Pokémon League Volunteer

Tech Coaches

Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM. Volunteers must have completed Grade 8 and be 14+. Current volunteer opportunities are in-person as well as possibly online.

Closing Date: 2024-09-09


Job Description: Tech Coaches

Reference Letter Form: Tech Coaches

Release of Liability Form: Tech Coaches

Tech Coaches

Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM. Volunteers must have completed Grade 8 and be 14+. Current volunteer opportunities are in-person as well as possibly online.

Closing Date: 2024-09-19


Job Description: Tech Coaches

Reference Letter Form: Tech Coaches

Release of Liability Form: Tech Coaches

Tech Coaches

Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM. Volunteers must have completed Grade 8 and be 14+. Current volunteer opportunities are in-person as well as possibly online.

Closing Date: 2024-09-18


Job Description: Tech Coaches

Reference Letter Form: Tech Coaches

Release of Liability Form: Tech Coaches

Tech Coaches - Coding Buddies/Robotics Club

Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM (coding experience is required i.e. Scratch). Volunteers must have completed Grade 8 and be 14+. Current volunteer opportunities are in-person.

Closing Date: 2024-10-03


Job Description: Tech Coaches - Coding Buddies/Robotics Club

Reference Letter Form: Tech Coaches - Coding Buddies/Robotics Club

Release of Liability Form: Tech Coaches - Coding Buddies/Robotics Club

Tech Coaches - Robotics Club

Earn volunteer hours by sharing your tech skills with the community. Assist in a variety of programs for all ages, everything from computer basics to coding and STEAM (coding/engineering experience is required i.e. Scratch, VEX IQ, etc.). Volunteers must have completed Grade 8 and be 14+. Current volunteer opportunities are in-person.

Closing Date: 2024-09-16


Job Description: Tech Coaches - Robotics Club

Reference Letter Form: Tech Coaches - Robotics Club

Release of Liability Form: Tech Coaches - Robotics Club

Virtual ESL Cafe Volunteer

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

Closing Date: 2024-09-10


Job Description: Virtual ESL Cafe Volunteer

Reference Letter Form: Virtual ESL Cafe Volunteer

Release of Liability Form: Virtual ESL Cafe 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