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Wasaga BeachHey Teens! Join our Summer Squad and make the most of your summer by giving back to your community!
Barrie Public Library is currently seeking volunteers to assist with children's programs over the summer break. Responsibilities depend on programs offered but may include:
- Providing a friendly, welcoming greeting to children as they join the program.
- Assisting children during programs to complete activities and/or crafts
- Assisting with ushering duties during programs, such as crowd control, ticket taking, counting attendance, and admitting latecomers.
- Assisting with craft preparation before the program.
- Assisting with set up and clean up for the program.
- Assisting Library staff as required.
Volunteers who successfully complete shifts over the summer will have the option to continue volunteering in the fall.
- Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
- Shelving
- Programming
- Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups
- Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
- Shelving
- Programming
- Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups
- Assist the Library with a variety of tasks such as:
- Shelving
- Programming
- Processing books to prepare them for circulation and clean-ups
Volunteers assist with enriching the lives of our residents by supporting with:
- Events
- Snack and library trolleys
- Companion on a walk
- Helping them complete a project of their own
We are always looking for talented musicians, artist and singers s to entertain our residents.
- Attending activities, programs, and/or events with residents
- One-on-one visits with residents; spending time chatting, playing card games, doing puzzles, crafts
- Accompanying them on walks either within the building or outdoors (weather permitting)
- Miscellaneous duties as needed
Help make our book sale a success - lend a hand and share your love of books! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to assist with:
- Book sorting
- Event setup
- Directing customers to their next great read
- Tallying customers purchases
- Event clean up
Our next sale is May 22-24, 2026. Volunteers will also be needed prior to these dates to assist with sorting and set up.