Opportunities From: Municipality of Clarington

The Clarington Libraries, Museums & Archives (CLMA) is seeking enthusiastic Reading and Math Buddies volunteers (Grade 9 and up) to support students in Grades 1–6 who would benefit from building their reading and math confidence through fun, engaging activities and games.

Reading and Math Buddies will run as a scheduled group program. Volunteers will be assigned to one of three library locations—Bowmanville, Newcastle, or Courtice—and will participate in weekly 1-hour sessions with a group of students and fellow volunteers. All sessions will take place in person, at the same time each week, for 8-10 weeks. Please see the program times for each location below, starting the week of October 4th, 2026.

Courtice Library - Tuesdays, 5-6 pm: Oct 6 - Nov 24 

Newcastle Library - Wednesdays, 6-7 pm: Oct 7 - Nov 25

Bowmanville Library - Thursdays 4-5 pm: Oct 8 - Nov 26 (no session November 12)

Volunteers must be available to attend 8-10 sessions at their assigned location and time. Applicants will be asked to indicate their location preference during the interview process.

Volunteers must either:

Be currently enrolled in a Clarington-area secondary school, or
Be an adult able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Selected applicants will be invited to an interview and must attend a mandatory training and orientation session on September 29th, 2026  prior to the program start.

Application deadline for the Fall 2026 session: September 10th, 2026.

Earn volunteer hours at the library! We are looking for enthusiastic youth in grades 7-12 to join our new Teen Advisory Groups (TAG). TAG members will have a say in library programs and services for teens, assist with children's programs, learn leadership skills, and more!

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Under the direction of the Manager of Heritage Services (or designate), volunteers will provide garden maintenance up to three days per week.

Duties:

Watering all flower beds and potted plants (hanging baskets, window boxes, urns) Cleaning up litter Digging, planting and weeding flower beds and borders Pruning shrubs Checking the health of plants by identifying any pests or diseases Maintaining high levels of presentation Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment Maintaining the Memorial Rose Garden

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteer must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check. Punctuality, attention to detail, cooperativeness and adherence to safety guidelines are imperative. Must be willing and able to do physical work and/or lifting items weighing up to 20lbs. Dress code and other professional standards must be adhered to. Confidentiality expected. Professional gardening experience is ideal, but volunteers must have some gardening experience.

Additional Details:

Volunteers will book their weeks of work in advance for the gardening season.

Depending on weather, volunteers may not be needed every scheduled day.

Must have own transportation.

Must be able to work well independently, with other volunteers and the public.

CSA approved steel toe boots are required to be worn while volunteering in the gardens.

This opportunity runs May-October, for selected weeks. Shift times are flexible but must take place Mondays to Saturdays between 9 am - 4 pm.