teen volunteer program

Calling all teens! We are actively recruiting for virtual teen volunteer opportunities and are accepting applications between January 25 – February 22.

Are you looking for community hours? A way to meet and help others in the community while having fun? Learn new skills? Volunteer with us!

Qualifications for the Teen Volunteer Program
Do the following statements apply to you? Then you’d be the perfect Teen Volunteer!
- You are a resident of Caledon, or are attending a Caledon high school, age 12-17
- You demonstrate a passion for community involvement, especially within a library setting
- You are conscientious, reliable and independent
- You demonstrate strong communication skills, verbal and written
- You are open to learning new skills and undertaking new opportunities
- You require minimal direction once a task has been assigned
- You are able to work well individually or as part of a team in order to fulfill assigned tasks
Due to the large number of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications are kept on file for a period of 6 months.
What Volunteers Can Expect
- To communicate with CPL staff regularly and consistently via email re volunteer opportunities
- To attend scheduled shifts on-time, and to communicate with staff as directed regarding any absences or conflicts
- To be fully engaged in your opportunity, participating to the best of your ability and demonstrate enthusiasm for your assigned volunteer opportunity
- To act as a positive role model and teen advocate within the community, and as a representative of Caledon Public Library
- To provide meaningful and constructive feedback about your volunteer experience with CPL

We are currently recruiting for the following Teen Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

Review the below volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering with Caledon Public Library, please fill out the below application. For questions or for those who have previously volunteered with us, please contact ysvolunteers@caledon.library.on.ca with your questions.

Children's Program Assistant
Required Age: 12+
- Assist with virtual Children’s Programming.
- Volunteers must be familiar with conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet and Teams.
- Volunteers must have access to mic and camera when assisting with virtual programs.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Volunteer
Required Age: 12+
- Gain experience helping to plan and run events aimed at teens as a member of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG).
- TAG volunteers are expected to actively participate in sharing opinions and providing feedback re the library’s teen programming, collections, and much more.
- Members must be able to attend a monthly Zoom meeting.
Teen Reviewer
Required Age: 12+
- Write reviews for YA books and video games (rated E and T). Items reviewed must be currently in the library collection (in physical and/or digital format) and have been released in 2020.
- The reviews will be promoted on our Teen Instagram account @teensofcpl. Each submitted review will earn 2 hours of volunteer service.
Virtual Reading Buddy
Required Age: 13+
- Work with a child one-on-one to practice their reading on Zoom. Each child signs up for a 15 minute slot on Thursdays between 4-5 p.m. A staff member will be present but the program will be led by the teen volunteer.
- Volunteers will be asked to select and screen share books from Overdrive.
- Some familiarity with troubleshooting zoom links and other media livestreaming would be an asset.
Virtual Rescue Reader
Required Age: 13+
- Lead a virtual version on Zoom of our Rescue Readers program, a partnership between CPL and the Caledon Animal Shelter, which pairs up children who want to practice their reading with a four-legged shelter friend. A staff member will be present but the program will be led by the teen volunteer. Each child will sign up for a 15 minute time slot on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Volunteers will be asked to select and screen share books from Overdrive.
- Some familiarity with troubleshooting zoom links and other media livestreaming would be an asset.
Casual Office Assistant - Not Available
Required Age: 12+ – Applications Closed at this Time
- Assist with general office tasks ranging from program material preperation to organizing and sorting.
- Tasks required may include: cutting out craft material, preparing examples/templates of crafts, drawing or painting pictures/materials, counting ballots, filing documents, and testing out program activities.
Homework Buddies - Not Available
Required Age: 14+ – Applications Closed at this Time
- Help children ages 6-10 who are struggling with reading and or writing.
- The Homework Buddies program pairs up older high school students with elementary school age students who need some extra help practicing their reading or writing, in English and/or French.
- French is an asset for volunteering with CPL’s Homework Buddies program.
Tech Teens - Not Available
Required Age: 14+ – Applications Closed at this Time
- Volunteer with technology-based children and tween programs throughout the year.
- Also host our Tech Savvy Teens program and assist patrons weekly with their various technological needs.
- Experience with social media accounts, Microsoft office, downloading eBooks, 3D printing and coding is recommended.
- Successful candidates can expect that commitments to volunteering in a Tech Savvy Teen capacity will consist of a pre-determined length of time.

Teen Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CPL! Due to the large number of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications are kept on file for a period of 6 months.

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