Youth Library Leaders

Join the Youth Library Leaders team and help shape how the Oakville Public Library serves teens! Earn volunteer hours while giving back to the community! 14-18yrs

As a Youth Library Leader, you’ll attend monthly meetings to share ideas for library programs, services, and collections, help plan special events like teen carnivals, create review posts for books, movies, video games, and more, and listen to guest speakers who will provide valuable insights into careers and life skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to build leadership skills, collaborate with fellow youth, and make your voice heard in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Attend four monthly meetings
• Provide feedback and suggestions for library services, programs, and collections tailored to teens
• Assist in planning and delivering special events, such as teen carnivals
• Create engaging posts that review books, movies, video games, and more for the library’s social media
• Listen to guest speakers who will provide information on careers and life skills
• Improve your communication skills by participating in creating and delivering presentations
  
  

Benefits:

• Earn volunteer hours (2 hours per meeting, plus additional hours for review posts)
• Gain valuable leadership and teamwork experience
• Work with other teens in a fun, collaborative environment
• Influence the library’s services for youth in Oakville
• Accumulate hours toward high school volunteer credit

Qualifications:

• Able to commit to attending all meetings
• Enthusiasm for library programs and the community
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Application Process:

Interested teens will need to submit a letter of intent by email to oplprograms@oakville.ca

They will be selected for an interview and once accepted, will become a member of the Youth Library Leaders

Apply Today:

This is a great chance to get involved, make new friends, and contribute to your community. If you're passionate about making a difference and excited to develop new skills, apply to become a Youth Library Leader!

Skills Learned: Leadership, Social Skills, Collaboration, Communication

Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ  

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