Current Volunteer Openings
Recruitment for volunteers is ongoing. If you are interested in applying to volunteer at any of our three library branches or the Makerspace, please contact your preferred location directly. Thank you for your interest.
Bridgenorth Library: email Heather or call 705 292-5065.
Ennismore Library: email Sarah J. or call 705 292-8022.
Lakefield Library: email Kacie or call 705-652-8623.
SPL Makerspace is seeking volunteers. A number of days/shifts available. A variety of tasks available. For more information, email Heidi or call 705 651-8601.
SPL Makerspace is accepting volunteers for our "Crafting for a Cause" team. This team will work on quarterly projects coordinated by the SPL Makerspace and a local organization/group. At the end of each quarter products will be donated. Interested? Email Heidi
Ennismore Library is currently seeking Saturday and on-call volunteers. Bridgenorth Library and Lakefield Library are currently accepting volunteer applications for a variety of days/shifts. Please contact each branch for more information.
Your community would not be the same without the hard work and dedication of wonderful volunteers.
We are delighted that you are interested in volunteering with us. We have many different tasks in the library, Makerspace, and New-to-You stores. We ask you to print out and complete an application form (see below) and submit it to the place you wish to volunteer. Prior to final acceptance, all applicants must provide an original Criminal Records Check.
Library Positions |
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Makerspace Positions |
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SPL Makerspace is looking for a full team of volunteers as we move towards opening our Makerspace. A variety of jobs are available.
Makerspace Volunteer Application
Crafting for a Cause Volunteers
Love crafting and want to give back to the community/those in need? Our team of "Crafting for a Cause" volunteers will work on quarterly projects coordinated by the SPL Makerspace and a local organization/group. At the end of each quarter products will be donated. Interested? Email Heidi
SPL Makershop Volunteers
The SPL Makershop is the perfect volunteer opportunity for those who love crafting and supporting the library. With the SPL Makershop, volunteers will make items that will be sold in the makerspace to raise fundraising dollars for the library & makerspace. All materials and supplies provided. Interested? Email Heidi |
Fundraising (New-to-You stores, Book Sales, etc.) |
Book SalesVolunteers are need for our book sales. Some of the duties include: sorting, display, day-of support, and clean-up. To volunteer at a book sale, please contact the branch librarian. Bridgenorth Library: Email Heather or call 705 292-5065 Ennismore Library: Email Sarah or call 705 292-8022 Lakefield Library: Email Kacie or call 705 652-8623 The Causeway Treasure TroveSells gift ware as well as good quality clothing and is located on Ward Street next door to the OPP office. Proceeds from this site are divided equally with Community Care Chemung. Apply to volunteer: Causeway Treasure Trove Application Please check in the box "New To You" and enter the name of the store in the comments section.
The Thrift ShopLocated in the former Ennismore Municipal Building in the Ennismore Recreation Complex where good quality used clothing is sold. Proceeds from this site are divided equally with Community Care Chemung. Apply to volunteer: Ennismore Thrift Store Application Please check off the box "New To You" and enter the name of the store in the comments section. |
Youth Volunteers |
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Youth who have completed grade 8 can accumulate volunteer hours by helping our children's summer program coordinator run the TD Summer Reading Club. The program runs from July to the end of August. Apply to volunteer: Youth Volunteer Application Form |
What Our Volunteers Say...
- Being new to the community, I found volunteering to be a great way to make new friends!
- It's a great way to give something back to your community.
- I love having the opportunity to see the new materials when they first arrive.
- It's a great way to gain new skills in a welcoming environment.
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