Want to volunteer? Gain work experience, earn volunteer hours for school, and make a difference in your community!
Volunteer in the community
Neighbourhood Network Find ways to safely support your community such as drawing pictures for seniors, delivering groceries and medicine and donating goods and funds.
Volunteer in the library
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and Maker Group
Help us shape the programs and services offered in the library! Teen Advisory Group (TAG) members work on projects that are always different as the work is often based on members' interests. Some of the work we've done in the past include literary projects, such as book displays, contests and reviews, and we also have a Maker Group that focuses on emerging technologies. Teens are welcome to join both groups to maximize volunteer hour potential. Meetings happen twice a month on Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Volunteers must be between 13-18 years old.
Reading Buddies volunteer mentor
Help a young reader develop an interest in books and literature! You will mentor your Reading Buddy as you engage and motivate them to read. You will develop mentoring skills, and make a positive difference in your community.
Volunteers must be 14 years or older. Both teen and adult volunteers are welcome.
This program runs from Sept - June.
Chess in the Library volunteer
Love playing chess? Want to help new players learn the rules, and give experienced players a challenging game? Volunteer to oversee this weekly program at the library on Saturday afternoons.
Chess in the library runs every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers must be between 13 to 18 years old.
Chess in the Library at the Newmarket Public Library is a part of the Chess in the Library organization whose mission is to promote chess across Canada through its student volunteer-run program. For more information, visit the Chess in the Library website.
We have a full complement of volunteers for the program and are not taking any further applications at this time. Thank you for your interest and please check back in the coming months.
Homebound Services volunteer
Many people cannot physically come to the library due to disability. The library's Homebound Service provides a way for volunteers to select and deliver library materials to peoples' homes. To be a volunteer with Homebound Services, you will need a Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Check. For details on how to apply for this particular role, contact us and to speak to our Volunteer Coordinator.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older.