Youth Volunteers

Math Quest

What will you do?

Help students in Grades 1 to 6 and their families as they complete numeracy quests throughout the Library.  Share your passion and expertise in math during this drop-in afterschool program and have fun!  This is an adult and youth volunteer opportunity.

Program Length: One hour weekly

What’s in it for you?

  • Share your passion for numeracy
  • Meet new people
  • Have fun and contribute to your community
  • Develop interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Volunteer Qualifications

  • Passion for numeracy
  • Friendly and able to interact with children
  • Non-judgmental
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Physical range of mobility and flexibility to conduct activities with children

Volunteer Responsibilities

  • Support program goals
  • Help participants one-on-one to complete quests
  • Provide encouragement to children and parents
  • Complete an orientation and training session
  • Ensure a positive, comfortable and fun learning environment
  • Abide by the Volunteer Standards of Conduct

We're currently looking for volunteers!

  • Bowness Library

  • Central Library

  • Forest Lawn Library

  • Louise Riley Library

  • Quarry Park Library

Complete an application