Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Gain experience and volunteer hours. Volunteering looks great on a resume!

Volunteer Opportunities in Library Branches

Ages 14-18

Want to make a difference in your community, meet new friends and learn new skills?

Most branches have volunteer opportunities, such as Leading Readers Volunteers and Program Assistants.
When positions become available, fill out an application form.

Check back here for postings of available positions or contact your local branch.

Youth Program Assistant - Keshen Goodman Library - Deadline for Applications : May 15

Youth Program Assistant - Bedford Public Library - Deadline for Applications: May 31

Youth Program Assistant- Alderney Gate Library- Deadline for Applications: June 14

Volunteer Opportunities Online

Ages 12-18

Do you like to read, write or create videos/online art? Be a Teen Blogger and help connect other teens to great reading websites, library services, programs and more. Work can be done from home, or a library computer and the schedule is flexible. Blog guidelines and coaching provided by a library staff coordinator. For more information, contact Cindy at teen@halifax.ca.

“Teens say volunteering is important to them because it gives them a new perspective and because they feel compassion towards people in need. Some also believe that if they help others when they need it, then others will help them when they need it in return.” ~ Marcia Stein