Teens

Teen Events Team Volunteer

Location: All Waterloo Public Library locations

Times/Shifts: Volunteers will choose their shifts from a list of available shifts at various locations. Shifts will typically be 1 to 3 hours in length and will mostly be in the evenings and weekends during the school year from October to June. Shifts may include day shifts during summer and during school holidays. Some exceptions may apply. 

Estimated Start Date: New Teen Events Team volunteers will be onboarded in October.

Estimated End Date: Ongoing (Teen Events Team members can continue being a volunteer on the team through grades 9 to 12).

Number of Positions: Up to 10

What You’ll Do:

• Provide excellent customer service during programs, taking time to greet customers and assist with crafts or other activities.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of programs or events. Some light lifting (such as chairs, other program materials, etc.) may be required.
• Engage with children and adults alike while supporting learning of new skills and experiences.
• Host programs for other teens including art events, crafting, game nights and more.
• Potential to plan and organize community-minded initiatives.
• Attend 1 to 2 meetings per year to brainstorm program ideas and connect with programmers and other volunteers.
• Commit to a minimum of 4 hours of volunteer time in a 6 month period of time.

Your Impact:

• Create a welcoming and engaging environment for WPL customers.
• Provide a teen perspective to WPL’s services ensuring that we are creating an environment that is welcoming to young people and where young people see themselves represented in the library. 

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Currently attending high school and in Grade 9 to 12.
• Friendly and a great communicator.
• Enthusiastic and committed to providing support and assistance to children and adults in programs.
• Creative and eager to learn new things.
• Professional, punctual and organized.
• A team player and works well with others.

Applications are due by Monday, September 29 at 9am. Please use the form below to apply.