KIDS HELP PHONE LINE AMBASSADORS

• Contact: 439 University Ave, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Y8, call 1-800-268-3062
• Duties: Spread information about Kids Help Phone
• More info: http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/beingthereforkids/events/localchapters/on_volunteers.html#awareness

SUMMER - MAD CREATIVE ART SCHOOL

• Contact: Jude Johnson, MAD Director: call 905-523-7142, email – judej@nas.net
• Duties: help out in the following fields: music, arts, and drama

AFTER SCHOOL MENTOR (Welcome Inn Community Centre)

• WHERE: 40 Wood St. E
• CONTACT: Call 905-525-5824       
• DUTIES: Work one-on-one with a student on homework and other academically weak subject areas; build a friendship with a student; assist with leading group activities as desired; prepare snack; set-up and clean-up as required.
• APPLICATIONS: Email them this form (http://www.welcomeinn.ca/help/volunteer_form.php) or contact through phone (              905 525 5824       ). Come to Welcome Inn for an interview. Then, complete an application form with references. Submit a criminal reference check. And voila, you can start!
• MORE INFORMATION: http://www.welcomeinn.ca/help/volunteer.php 

CITY KIDZ READING BUDDIES (Hamilton Public Library)

• WHERE: Choose the most convenient library location for you
• DUTIES: Help a kid read during the summer
• APPLICATIONS: Applications are available in the Children’s Department, or the front desk. If not, ask any of the staff. Applications can also be downloaded from this link http://www.myhamilton.ca/NR/rdonlyres/B900E576-D0DD-4DAE-80A7-6EF534010D5A/39337/YSVolunteerApplicationForm2008.pdf Drop the application off at the library where you would like to volunteer. A letter of reference might be required, a Referee Form is used. Inquire about this when you apply. The reference must come from an adult who is NOT in your family. Two references are required. You may also be invited for a short interview.
• MORE INFORMATION: https://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/LibraryServices/Teens/TeenSpaceVolunteers.htm

READING AND HOMEWORK CLUB VOLUNTEERS (Hamilton Public Library)

• WHERE: Choose the most convenient library location for you
• DUTIES: Help kids read and do their homework
• APPLICATIONS: Applications are available in the Children’s Department, or the front desk. If not, ask any of the staff. Applications can also be downloaded from this link http://www.myhamilton.ca/NR/rdonlyres/B900E576-D0DD-4DAE-80A7-6EF534010D5A/39337/YSVolunteerApplicationForm2008.pdf Drop the application off at the library where you would like to volunteer. A letter of reference might be required, a Referee Form is used. Inquire about this when you apply. The reference must come from an adult who is NOT in your family. Two references are required. You may also be invited for a short interview.
• MORE INFORMATION: https://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/LibraryServices/Teens/TeenSpaceVolunteers.htm

CITY KIDZ

• WHERE: 177 Sherman Ave. N, Hamilton, ON, L8L 6M4
• WHAT: Saturday Opportunities, Administration Opportunities, and Special Event Opportunities
• You can positively impact the life of a child, increase your leadership ability, and give back to the community!
  
• CONTACT: Email info@citykidz.ca, or call 905 544 3996
• MORE INFORMATION: www.citykidz.ca
  
• APPLICATIONS: First step - attend one of the City Kidz Tours that take place every Saturday from March-June and September-December