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:
- Cole Harbour Public Library
- Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
We're excited to see you again or meet you for the first time.
Cole Harbour Public Library
Applications will close as they are filled. Apply today!
Club Queirdo Assistant
Grades 7-12
Who are you helping? Queer teens and allies (grades 5-12); Club Queirdo is an interschool GSA.
What will you be doing? Helping to set up before and tidy up after Club Queirdo, as well as assisting as needed during the program. This might include refilling the snacks, going to find supplies, or demonstrating activities.
Who are you? You are friendly and welcoming, and able to work both independently and as a part of a bigger team. You must be a strong 2SLGBTQIA+ ally.
When? First Thursday of every month, 3:00-6:00pm. Position starts immediately and continues through the school year.
Apply Online Now » Club Queirdo Assistant (Cole Harbour)
Cole Harbour Creative
Grades 7-12
Who are you helping? Everyone who comes to the Library! Your work may encourage people to come in, give them something to do while they're here, or even give them a piece of the Library to take home with them.
What will you be doing? There are many specialities (see below) that fall under this role and each has a unique job.
Who are you? You are creative and/or passionate about supporting the creativity of others. You may be more comfortable working alone or in small groups rather than directly interacting with the public. Current specialties:
- Display Designer: Coming up with ideas for book displays in the Teen Zone, helping to select the books, and creating the posters.
- Guided Craft Kit Prep: Putting together pre-planned kits.
Apply Online Now » Cole Harbour Creative (Cole Harbour)
Please note which position(s) you are applying for.
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 an 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.
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. We already have a robust team covering certain communities (specifically, we have Canadian, Korean, Nigerian, Queer, Persian, Indigenous, Indian, and Muslim Community Consultants), so we are currently looking for people to support other communities. 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.
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, on a Saturday from 9:30-11:30am. The position starts any time and continues through the summer and next school year.
Apply Online Now » Community Consultant (Cole Harbour)
You must note the position you are interested in on your application.
Library Liaison
Grades 7-12
Who are you helping? Other teens from your school.
What will you be doing? Strengthening the relationship between your school and the Library by keeping your classmates informed on Library programs for teens. Recommending opportunities for collaboration between the Library and school groups (e.g. making sure that the improv team knows about upcoming Teen Nights involving improv). Attending at least one program weekly.
Who are you? You are friendly and outgoing; comfortable talking to all peers and a leader in your school. You are well-organized and open to new experiences. You attend one of the junior high or high schools in our catchment area (Astral Drive, Graham Creighton, Ross Road, Sir Robert Borden, Auburn, or Cole Harbour).
When? Schedule dependent on your availability. Requires attending at least one Library program each week.
Apply Online Now » Library Liaison (Cole Harbour)
Preston Prepper
Grades 7-12
Who are you helping? Kids living in the Preston Township.
What will you be doing? Prepping craft kits and take-home bags for kids attending daycares in the Preston area.
Who are you?You are creative and/or passionate about supporting the creativity of others. Perhaps you are more comfortable working alone or in small groups rather than directly interacting with the public. Ideally, you have a connection to the Preston Townships.
When? Schedule is flexible and depends on your availability. The expectation is that you will come in at least once a week, at the same time each week, for at least an hour.
Apply Online Now » Preston Prepper (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, October 2026 - April 2027.
Apply Online Now » Youth Program Assistant (Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library)
