Volunteering
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in our community? Apply to be a volunteer! You’ll gain valuable work experience, earn essential community involvement hours for school, and positively impact on someone’s life.
Volunteer in the community
Neighbourhood Network Discover ways to safely support our community, such as drawing pictures for seniors, delivering groceries and medicine, and donating goods and funds.
Volunteering in the library
Volunteering at the library is an excellent way to:
- Earn high school community involvement hours
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Explore career interests in education, literacy, and community service
- Connect with new people and foster a welcoming space for all
If you are interested in volunteering at the library, please review the opportunities below, then complete the Volunteer Application Form. Your volunteer application will be valid for up to six months.
Only successful applicants will be contacted if an opening arises. A mandatory orientation session must be completed before starting any volunteer role.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
If you're a student looking to earn community involvement hours and gain valuable experience, we’d love for you to apply!
Teen volunteer roles available at Newmarket Library include:
| Teen Advisory Group (TAG) |
| Teens entering grades 7 through 12 are eligible to apply. TAG will meet once a month from October to June. The meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of every month, beginning on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Newmarket Library. Engage in your community, share your ideas and make new friends. What we're looking for:
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| Reading Buddy Mentors |
| Teens and adults are invited to apply to be reading buddy mentors. Make a difference while working one-on-one with a child who requires extra reading support. As a volunteer mentor, you will help build reading confidence in children and encourage literacy fundamentals through fun and games.
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| YA Pride Club Peer Leader |
| As a YA Pride Club Peer Leader, you’ll:
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| Chess For Kids Mentors |
| Do you love chess? Are you willing to lead others in the game? Teen volunteers in grades 7 to 12 are required to facilitate our weekly Chess for Kids program in the Library. This includes set-up, demonstrating strategies, and cleaning up.
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Apply For Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Visiting Library Services volunteer
For Newmarket residents who cannot leave their homes due to disability, the library's Visiting Library Service is a way to continue accessing our collection.
Community volunteers select, pick up and deliver books, magazines or movies to the homebound client's home. The volunteers also collect the library items from the homebound client's home and return them to the library.
There is an application process for both volunteers and clients who wish to receive Visiting Library service. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, have a valid drivers license and obtain a Vulnerable Sector Screening.