London Public Library

Do you love to craft or do fun activities? If you are creative, love helping others learn, or just get into the zone and cut things, these activities might be right for you.

Time Commitment:  minimum 2 shifts a month, shifts are 2-4 hrs in length

Length of Commitment: Volunteer must be available from May to August, but may continue volunteering if they wish.

Age requirement: 14+

Meeting dates/times: This role has a flexible schedule based on program needs. Shifts primarily on weekdays during the summer, but occasionally on weekday evenings or Saturdays

Locations: Focus on Branches in North East London, including :

• Beacock
• East London
• Masonville
• Stoney Creek

Tasks & responsibilities: 

• Welcome children and families when they arrive at programs
• Assist children and families during programs to engage in activities in the library or at community outreach events
• Ushering duties during programs, such as crowd control, ticket taking, counting attendance, and admitting latecomers
• Assist with craft preparation before the program
• Assist with set up and clean up for the program

Skills & qualifications: 

• reliable and on time
• positive customer service attitude
• welcoming and patient
• ability to coach others
• creative and open to learning new things
• experience working with children or a desire to learn
• experience and interest in crafts and other children’s activities
• Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check for 18+

Training & Other requirements:

• Training will be provided at the library as needed

Benefits:

• engaging opportunity to assist the Library in a volunteer capacity
• learn new activities to share with other children
• gain experience working with children
• learn about the London community
• networking and social connection with other volunteers and staff
• practice and potential improvement of communication skills in English
• earn community service hours