Adult Volunteers

Play Champions

What will you do?

Help foster literacy in your community by sharing early literacy basics with parents and kids up to age five at the Library’s Early Learning Centres. Volunteers, both singly or in pairs, set up and engage families in early literacy activities, facilitate play activities, clean and organize toys in the space, and support staff as needed.

At Central Library, there are three different areas where Play Champions volunteer: Early Learning Centre (preschool-age children), Questionarium (school-age children), and Collaborative Tech Space (school-age children).

Program Length: Two- or three-hour program, depending on location

What's in it for you?

Gain leadership and coaching skills
Gain experience in Early Literacy/Early Learning
Meet new people
Have fun and contribute to your community

If you would like more information, please contact Katie Radke at katie.radke@calgarylibrary.ca or at 403-221-2036.

Volunteer Qualifications

Enjoys interacting with children ages zero to five
Comfortable talking with parents
Physically able to bend and stand for extended periods
Outgoing and friendly personality
Background in early childhood education is a benefit

Volunteer Responsibilities

Attend an orientation and training session
Facilitate small group activities
Share basic early-learning principles
Encourage safe play, check the play area for safety hazards, and restock play materials
Clean identified toys and return them to their proper location
Be part of a team that creates a positive, fun, and enriching environment for children
Abide by the Volunteer Standards of Conduct

We're currently looking for volunteers for this program!

If you're interested in volunteering, please complete an application and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Volunteer positions are available at:

Fish Creek: Mornings
Nose Hill: afternoons
Seton: Friday & Saturday mornings or afternoons, Sunday afternoons
Shawnessy: Monday & Wednesday mid-days, Friday afternoons