Teen Summer Squad

(Barrie Public Library, Barrie - 60 Worsley St, Downtown Branch)

Position ID: V-BAR0044
Last Modified: 10 Feb 2026
Last Full Update: 10 Feb 2026

Opportunity Details: Teen Summer Squad

Contact Emily Fleming, Specialist, Volunteer Resources, Barrie Public Library; Phone: 705-728-1010 ext 2266; Email: volunteers@barrielibrary.ca
Duties

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.

More Info Link https://www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/volunteering
Benefits Teamwork experience, working with children, and opportunity to be creative!
Clients Children
Ages 14 year(s) - 19 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Arts & Crafts ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Education Support (Early Years) ; Library Services ; Program Coordination / Support ; Seasonal Support (Summer)
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children
Commitment Length Short Term (3 months or less) - July and August
Interaction Level Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 1.5 / Day
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Barrie Public Library - any of our 3 locations
Number of Positions Barrie: 25 individual(s) 
 
25 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements If the individual is 18 years of age or older, a vulnerable sector police check is required.
Display Until 01 May 2026

Agency Details: Barrie Public Library, Barrie - 60 Worsley St, Downtown Branch

Office Phone 705-728-1010
E-Mail AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Website http://www.barrielibrary.ca/
Address & Map
60 Worsley St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 1L6
Mailing Address 60 Worsley St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 1L6