Volunteer Opportunities

Milton Public Library offers high school students volunteer hours for participating in select programs, which help to benefit our community. To be eligible to volunteer, teens must be over the age of 14, or must have completed grade 8 and be working on their high school community service hours. Children under 14 or who have not yet completed grade 8 are not eligible to volunteer. Teens can sign up  for programs via our Program Calendar. Please note that participants should register using their own library card, as the registration list is used to confirm names and email addresses for the volunteer hours. Please only register once per program. Letters confirming volunteer hours are emailed before the end of semester, unless otherwise requested. Please contact the Teen Services Librarian at corrina.mcgill@beinspired.ca with any questions.

 

Please be aware that these volunteer opportunities are only for the teen programs that specifically offer community service hours for participation. You will not receive hours unless the program description says you will. These programs are not considered volunteering with the library – ONLY current members of the Teen Advisory Group are permitted to assist library staff with running programs or volunteer with the library directly, and all volunteer shifts go through the Teen Services Librarian. Applications for the 2026-2027 Teen Advisory Group are currently closed.

Teen Buzz

See what members of Milton’s Teen Community are buzzing about. They pick what they want to review – book, movie, graphic novel, video game – then you can check it out from the library and see if you agree!

Find the reviews and link to the submission form at https://beinspired.ca/teenbuzz/.

Teens may submit up to 2 reviews per month. Please note that use of AI is not permitted.

All Together Now: An Intergenerational Games Night for Teens and Seniors

Thursday, November 12, 6:30-8:00 PM, Main Library – currently full

Thursday, December 10, 6:30-8:00 PM, Main Library

Are you a master of Monopoly? A conqueror of Bingo? An expert card game player, or just want to learn from some seasoned players? Join us for an Intergenerational Games Night at the Milton Public Library.

Come out and connect with local seniors to learn something new and (maybe) beat them at their own game!

Games are great for the mind and even better at bringing people together for an evening of fun problem-solving and social interaction, so be sure to register today.  You are never too old, or young, to have some fun at the library!

Teens who register and attend are eligible to collect their Community Volunteer Hours. Please register for each date separately.

Project Pen Pal

Mondays, once a month, 4:00-5:00 PM, Main Library – currently full

October 5, November 2, November 30, January 25, February 22, March 22, April 19, May 17

Project Pen Pal is a fun and creative program that connects teenagers with seniors in a meaningful and thoughtful way by providing them with an opportunity to create a relationship through an old fashioned letter writing process.

Teens will have the material necessary to write letters to seniors, and those letters will be distributed to local retirement homes. Teens will also have the ability to make small crafts or items to include in their envelopes.

Participants who attend high school will also be eligible to earn their community volunteer hours.

For ages 13-17.

The Red Scarf Project for Teens

Wednesdays and Thursdays in October and November, 6:30-8:30 PM, Main Library

October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Beginners (those who cannot knit or crochet) please register HERE   – currently full

Experienced Crafters (those who can knit or crochet, with at a minimum knowledge of cast on/knit stitch/bind off or chain/single crochet) please register HERE   – space available

This program is a chance for crafty teens to use their skills to help people. December 1st is World AIDS Day, when red scarves, mittens, and hats line the streets to bring awareness to HIV/AIDS in our communities. We will learn how to do simple knitting stitches and make red scarves to donate to The Positive Health Network serving Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant for those in need.

All supplies will be provided. Participants can earn volunteer hours for high school. Please note that you should expect to have to attend the majority of the sessions in order to complete your scarf.

For ages 13-17.

True Crime Teens: Current Events Podcast Club

Select Wednesdays, starting October 21, 7:00-8:30 PM, Main Library – space available

October 21, October 28, November 11, November 25, December 9

True Crime Teens: Current Events Podcast Club offers a dynamic and engaging platform for teens to explore, discuss, and take action on current events issues.

By listening to podcasts, participating in discussions, and championing for policy change by writing advocacy letters to local MPs and MPPs, participants will develop critical thinking skills, deepen their understanding of global issues, and become informed and active citizens in their communities and beyond.

Participants who attend high school will also be eligible to earn their community volunteer hours. Registration is for a 5 week commitment. Ages 13-17.

Honouring Our Heroes: Holiday Card Making for Veterans and Military Personnel

Saturday, November 7, 2:00-3:00 PM, Main Library – space available

Join us for a heartwarming and meaningful holiday card-making program dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans and military personnel. Honoring Our Heroes is a special opportunity for teens to come together as a community and express gratitude and appreciation to the brave men and women who have served our country. Through the simple act of making and sending holiday cards, we can show our veterans and military personnel that they are cherished, honored, and remembered during the holiday season.

Ages 13-17. Participants will be eligible to earn volunteer hours.

Write for Rights

Sunday, November 8, 11:00 – 12:00 PM, Main Library – space available

For over 20 years, Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights campaign has transformed the lives of people whose rights have been wronged. Teens will view a short video synopsis on highlighted cases from Amnesty International. They will then write a letter to help the cause.

Participants are eligible to earn volunteer hours. For ages 13-17.

White Pine Book Club @ Sherwood

Wednesdays, monthly, 7:00-8:00 PM, Sherwood branch

December 16, January 20, February 24, March 24, April 21

The White Pine Award™ from the Forest of Reading program offers teens of all ages the opportunity to read the best of Canada’s recent young adult fiction titles. This program promotes reading for enjoyment and familiarizes teenagers with great Canadian books. The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest recreational reading program and offers 10 award programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The 2027 list was announced on October 15, 2026.

As part of the White Pine Book Club, members will read and discuss 5 of the 10 nominated books for the 2027 award, and will vote in April for this year’s award winner. Members are highly encouraged to read the remaining 5 books on their own, but must read at least 5 from the list to be eligible to vote. Participants will be eligible to earn 5 volunteer hours per month that they read the book and attend and participate in the meeting.
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Other volunteer opportunities

Looking for other volunteer opportunities? Visit Volunteer Connector offered through Volunteer Halton.