Teen Volunteer Opportunities
We want you.
The Library wants your ideas, curiosity, and enthusiasm for helping others. In return, not only will your volunteering make a significant difference in your community, you will:
- meet new friends,
- learn new skills, and
- form a good looking resume, for jobs or school.
Steps to volunteering
- Take a look at the opportunities below. See what interests you.
- Click the Apply Online Now link and submit your online application.
- Library staff will call you for a brief, get-to-know-you virtual interview.
- You're set up for success with an orientation session.
Current Opportunities
Current Teen Volunteer opportunities are listed below for:
- Alderney Gate Public Library
- Cole Harbour Public Library
- Keshen Goodman Public Library
We're excited to see you again or meet you for the first time.
Alderney Gate Public Library
Applications due January 1, 2026. Only the March Break Volunteers applications are due February 1, 2026.
For more information about the following open positions at Alderney Gate Public Library, please contact Erin at riehle@halifaxlibrary.ca.
Program Prep Assistant
Ages 12-17
Who are you helping? Library staff and patrons in the youth department.
What will you be doing? During your shift, you'll assist Library staff in preparing crafts, supplies, and programming materials. This volunteer role is a "backstage" one, meaning you will not interact directly with patrons.
When? Weekly, Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm, January 15 - March 12, 2026.
Apply Online Now » Program Prep Assistant (Alderney Gate Public Library)
Clean Up Crew
Ages 13-17
What will you be doing? During these shifts, volunteers help Library staff to reset our space, tidying up books and toys from our adult and children's floors. These shifts may also include some light cleaning tasks, such as wiping down surfaces, cleaning toys, and organizing programming materials.
When? Weekly, Saturdays, 3:00-4:00pm, January 17 - March 7, 2026.
Apply Online Now » Clean Up Crew (Alderney Gate Public Library)
Build & Play Assistant
Ages 13-17
What will you be doing? Build & Play is a program that invites children to experiment with different building materials, such as Lego and Strawbees. During these shifts, you’ll assist Library staff in setting up and putting away the program, keeping the activity areas tidy during the program, and assisting the children in attendance in their activities as required.
When? Weekly, Sundays, 12:45-3:15pm, January 11 - March 8, 2026.
Apply Online Now » Build & Play Assistant (Alderney Gate Public Library)
Dungeons and Dragons Assistant
Ages 14-17
Who are you? You are a teen with experience playing Dungeons and Dragons.
What will you be doing? Volunteers will be assisting with our Dungeons and Dragons program for children ages 10-12. During your shift, you will use your D&D knowledge to help players and the staff DM with rolls, spell casting, and calculations, as well as assisting with clean up following the program.
When? Weekly, Mondays, 3:30-5:00pm, January 12 - March 9, 2026. Please note the volunteer in this role must be able to arrive at Alderney Gate Public Library by 3:30pm each week.
Apply Online Now » Dungeons and Dragons Assistant (Alderney Gate Public Library)
Shelf Readers
Ages 13-17
What will you be doing? Volunteers will complete training on Halifax Public Library’s shelving and classification systems (how books and other materials are organized), including the Dewey Decimal System, then will assist staff in verifying that books and other materials are in the correct location and order on our shelves.
When? One hour per week; flexible timings. January - March 2026.
Apply Online Now » Shelf Readers (Alderney Gate Public Library)
March Break Volunteers
Ages 13-17
What will you be doing? Volunteers will assist with our March Break programming for children ages 5-12, including setting up before and cleaning up after programs, assisting children during programs, and behind the scenes roles, such as assisting in the preparation of programming materials and keeping the Library tidy during the day.
When? Flexible shifts. March 13 - March 22, 2026.
Selected volunteers will receive training and access to a detailed volunteer shift calendar in February. These shifts will all occur during the March Break period (March 13 - 22). Volunteers will be able to sign up for specific shifts based on their personal availability and interests. There is no minimum shift attendance required. For example, a volunteer would be able to sign up for and attend a single one hour shift during the March Break period, or come once a day every day to get a wide variety of experiences.
Apply Online Now » March Break Volunteers (Alderney Gate Public Library)
This position is accepting applications until February 1, 2026.
Cole Harbour Public Library
Applications will close as they are filled. Apply today!
Community Consultant
Grades 7-12
Who are you helping? Members of underrepresented communities, as well as all Library patrons who are keen to learn.
What will you be doing? You'll be working on various projects to ensure better representation of and service to members of underrepresented communities. This can involve a huge array of activities, such as creating displays, book lists, and craft kits to highlight relevant holidays, events, and concepts, creating better Library signage, letting us know about issues that you see in the Library, and helping to plan events. Some of this work may be done virtually. Each position will be specialized based on the volunteer, so you must have a position in mind when you apply. Applications that do not list a specific position will not be considered.
Who are you? You have relevant lived experience to your chosen specialty and you are keen to use that to create a more welcoming Library. You are community minded and looking for leadership opportunities. Although you are free to apply with any role in mind and it will be considered, we do already have a robust team covering certain communities (specifically, we already have Black, Japanese, Jewish, Wiccan, Queer, Chinese, and Muslim Community Consultants), so we are looking for people to support other communities currently.
When? Schedule dependent on your availability, except if you are running a program with a set time. Aside from that, there is one mandatory meeting per month. Position starts in July and continues into the school year.
Apply Online Now » Community Consultant (Cole Harbour)
Keshen Goodman Public Library
Applications due January 14, 2026.
Youth Program Assistant
Grades 8-12
Who are you helping? Children and families attending programs at the Library.
What will you be doing? You’ll be signing up to volunteer at Library programs on weekends, PD Days, and during March Break. During the programs, you’ll be setting up the room, helping children take part in crafts and activities, and cleaning up when the program is over. You’ll also sign up for one Saturday morning craft prep session per month.
Who are you? You are an outgoing and creative youth who likes working with children, taking a leadership role, and participating in arts and crafts.
When? Flexible schedule, February - May 2026.
We ask volunteers to sign up for one Saturday morning prep session per month, 1-2 weekend/PD Day programs per month, and 3-4 shifts over the week of March Break (March 14-22). Please note Eid will be happening during March Break this year, so take that into account when letting us know your availability. Orientation for the winter term will be Thursday, February 5 from 6:00-7:30pm.
