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
- Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
We're excited to see you again or meet you for the first time.
Alderney Gate Public Library
Applications due February 1, 2026.
For more information about the following open positions at Alderney Gate Public Library, please contact Erin at riehle@halifaxlibrary.ca.
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)
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)
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
Applications will close as they are filled. Apply today!
Youth Program Assistant
Ages 14-18
What will you be doing? You'll be signing up to assist with Library programs, including helping with program preparation, set‐up and clean‐up, preparing displays, program promotion, assisting with program delivery, etc.
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.
Apply Online Now » Youth Program Assistant (Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library)
