VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATION

be the ray of sunshine they need

 

HUNTINGTON PARK RECREATION CENTRE

·         WHERE: 87 Brentwood Drive

·         CONTACT: 905 546 4880 for more information

·         BENEFITS: Gain new and practical experience

·         APPLICATIONS: Applications are available on the front desk. Complete all sections and return with “ATTN: NIKI” on top.

 

THE HAMILTON FRUIT TREE PROJECT

·         CONTACT: Email hamiltonurbangrowers@gmail.com or call 905 572 5967

·         DUTIES: Pick fruit and berries in private yards, ride bikes, and drive goods

 

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

 

YOUTH ADVISORY GROUPS (HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY)

·         WHERE: Choose the most convenient library location (only available at Ancaster, Dundas, Saltfleet, Terryberry, and Central) for you

·         CONTACT: Email Jen at jgal@hpl.ca or call her at 905 546 3200 x3295

·         DUTIES: Give your ideas and opinions about what you would like to see happening at the library, or if you just love to read. Must be 13-18 years old.

·         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. Only one reference is required. You may also be invited for a short interview.

·         MORE INFORMATION: https://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/LibraryServices/Teens/TeenSpaceVolunteers.htm

 

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