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 for summer volunteer opportunities are due June 22.
For more information about the following open positions at Alderney Gate Public Library, please contact Erin at riehle@halifaxlibrary.ca.
Program Assistant
Ages 13-18
Who are you helping? Library staff and patrons in the youth department.
What will you be doing? During your volunteer shift, you'll assist Library staff with children's programming, including set up, assisting children and their parents with crafts and games, and clean up. Programs include our Pride Party, movie showings, ghost hunting, and more!
When? Various dates and times in July and August. Shifts are spread across days of the week and times, and volunteers are invited to sign up for shifts that align with their availabilities and interests.
Apply Online Now » Program Assistant (Alderney Gate Public Library)
Program Prep Assistant
Ages 13-18
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? Various dates and times in July and August. Shifts are spread across days of the week and times, and volunteers are invited to sign up for shifts that align with their availabilities and interests.
Apply Online Now » Program Prep Assistant (Alderney Gate Public Library)
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 in early July and continues into 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:
- Side Quests Mastermind: Creating a new passive activity each month that teens can complete in the Teen Zone in exchange for a small prize. This role requires high self-direction and creativity, low-medium artistic skills, and 1-6 hours of work per month.
- Window Artist: Weekly window painting for various events, holidays, themes, etc. Requires roughly 2 hours of work each week. Preferably also able to attend Community Consultant meetings (one Friday a month from 5:00-7:00pm). This role requires medium self-direction, high creativity and artistic skills, and 1-2 hours of work each week.
- Craft Closet Coordinator: Checking on craft closet at least once a week to ensure everything is put back correctly, supply gaps are noted, etc. This role requires medium self-direction, very low creativity, no artistic skills, and at least 30 minutes of work each week.
When? Schedule is flexible and depends on your availability. The positions start by August and continue into the school year.
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 Friday from 5:00-7:00pm. 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.
Games Keeper
Grades 7-12
Who are you helping? Board game lovers.
What will you be doing? For at least 1 hour per week (timing based on your schedule), you'll be attending to our extensive board game collection in order to ensure that they are ready for use and promoting its use.
Who are you? You are detail-oriented and passionate about board games. You may be more comfortable working alone or in small groups rather than directly interacting with the public.
When? Schedule is flexible and depends on your availability. The position starts in July and continues into the school year.
Apply Online Now » Games Keeper (Cole Harbour)
Library Assistant
Grades 7-12
Who are you helping? Everyone who comes to the Library!
What will you be doing? You will be ensuring books and other materials are exactly where they should be so that patrons and Library staff can find what they're looking for with ease.
Who are you? You are very detail-oriented and organized. You don't mind monotony and find satisfaction in putting the world in order. You may be more comfortable working alone rather than directly interacting with the public.
When? Schedule is flexible and depends on your availability. The position starts by July with the possibility to continue into the school year.
Apply Online Now » Library Assistant (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)
