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Peterborough CountyAre you passionate about technology? Do you want to spark creativity in the next generation of
digital creators? Become a volunteer Code Club Mentor today! Clubs need mentors with
different skills and backgrounds to encourage young creators in coding games, animations and
websites. No coding experience necessary!
Aims and expectations: A Mentor supports and encourages young people to participate in
activities across the session. They also prepare learning activities for sessions using
ready-to-use resources.We provide free resources such as project guides and activities, certificates, and posters. We offer support through online workshops, community events and ongoing guidance.
Tasks:
● Liaise with venues to establish club schedule
● Plan and prepare resources ahead of club sessions
● Welcome attendees as they arrive at the sessions
● Encourage and engage with young people to participate in session activities
● Provide support to young people who are new to coding
● Provide technical guidance to help young people progress with their projects
● Set up technical equipment before sessions
Hey 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
- 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
• the development of our vertical files
• research topics for upcoming exhibits
• assist visiting researchers with their searches
The research volunteer will be provided training on the existing resources and how to use databases and on-line resources. We seek a weekly commitment of a minimum of 2-3 hours any day of the week or Wednesday evening.
The collections volunteer will assist with all or some of these tasks
• creating on a computer finding aids for subjects
• photographing or scanning artifacts
• working on special programmes related to research/geneology/history
• researching artifacts
The collections volunteer will be provided training on the existing resources and how to use databases and on-line resources. We seek a bi-weekly or weekly commitment of a minimum of 2-3 hours Wednesday afternoon/evening.
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.