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Volunteer

TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer opportunities at the Orillia Public Library are great for teens who need to earn community service hours! Teens can begin volunteering with us once they have graduated from Grade 8. We require Teen Volunteers to reside within our service area and have a Library membership. Don't have a membership? Find out how to get one.

Please note: There are no Teen Volunteer opportunities available at this time. However, if you add your name to our Teen Volunteer Waitlist, we will notify you when we are recruiting volunteers.

ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Current adult volunteer opportunities include:

Home Delivery Driver

We are currently accepting applications to deliver materials to Orillia residents who are participating in our Visiting Library Service. Email us for more information.

Knit a Twiddlemuff

We are currently accepting donations of Twiddlemuffs which will be distributed to local nursing homes this winter. A Twiddlemuff is a knitted muff with tactile items attached so that people with dementia can keep their hands warm and busy. View the Twiddlemuff pattern. You may drop off your completed Twiddlemuffs during our Curbside Pickup hours. Email us for more information.

SPICE (Seniors Partnering with Immigrants in Conversation Exchanges)

SPICE (Seniors Partnering with Immigrants in Conversation Exchanges) connects seniors looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity with immigrants who wish to practice their English language skills. One-on-one conversation exchanges provide newcomers with an opportunity for enhanced language learning in a friendly and informal environment. A conversation exchange can be as simple as sharing recipes or family stories, discussing politics, chatting about popular culture, or debating opinions over coffee. This is a fun and flexible program designed to foster friendship and understanding. Training and resources are provided for volunteers, and the commitment is flexible (suggested one hour per week).

Volunteers must be age 55 or older, be proficient in English (or French), be patient, appreciate diversity, complete Cultural Competency Training (provided) and obtain a criminal record check (existing Library volunteers who have already completed the check may not require a second record check). If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer with SPICE, please email us.