Opportunities From: Municipality of Clarington

Volunteer: Reading Buddies - Winter 2026 Session

Reading Buddies is a program designed to support children in grades 1 to 6 to build reading confidence and their love of reading. If you are in grade 9 or higher, have a passion for reading, enjoy working with children and giving back to your community, this is an opportunity for you!

Reading 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 February 15th.

Courtice Library - Tuesdays, 5-6 pm: Feb 17 - May 12 (no session March 17)
Newcastle Library - Wednesdays, 6-7 pm: Feb 18 - May 13 (no session March 18)
Bowmanville Library - Thursdays 4-5 pm: Feb 19 - May 14 (no session March 19)

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 February 4th, 2026  prior to the program start.


Application deadline for the Winter 2026 session: January 9th.  

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

Reading Buddies is a program designed to support children in grades 1 to 6 to build reading confidence and their love of reading. If you are in grade 9 or higher, have a passion for reading, enjoy working with children and giving back to your community, this is an opportunity for you!

Reading 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 February 15th.

Courtice Library - Tuesdays, 5-6 pm: Feb 17 - May 12 (no session March 17)
Newcastle Library - Wednesdays, 6-7 pm: Feb 18 - May 13 (no session March 18)
Bowmanville Library - Thursdays 4-5 pm: Feb 19 - May 14 (no session March 19)

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 February 4th, 2026  prior to the program start.


Application deadline for the Winter 2026 session: January 9th.  

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1C1T7

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Math Buddies - Winter 2026 Session

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

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 February 15th, 2026.

Courtice Library - Tuesdays, 5-6 pm: Feb 17 - May 12 (no session March 17)

Newcastle Library - Wednesdays, 6-7 pm: Feb 18 - May 13 (no session March 18)

Bowmanville Library - Thursdays 4-5 pm: Feb 19 - May 14 (no session March 19)


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 February 4th, 2026  prior to the program start.

Application deadline for the Winter 2026 session: January 9th, 2026.

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

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

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 February 15th, 2026.

Courtice Library - Tuesdays, 5-6 pm: Feb 17 - May 12 (no session March 17)

Newcastle Library - Wednesdays, 6-7 pm: Feb 18 - May 13 (no session March 18)

Bowmanville Library - Thursdays 4-5 pm: Feb 19 - May 14 (no session March 19)


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 February 4th, 2026  prior to the program start.

Application deadline for the Winter 2026 session: January 9th, 2026.

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1C1T7

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Courtice

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!

Download the CauseConnect app to keep track of all your hours and opportunities!

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

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!

Download the CauseConnect app to keep track of all your hours and opportunities!

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Postal Code: L1E 2H8

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Bowmanville

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!

Download the CauseConnect app to keep track of all your hours and opportunities!

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

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!

Download the CauseConnect app to keep track of all your hours and opportunities!

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Postal Code: L1C 1T7

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Tech Tutors

Are you a tech-savvy high school student looking to make a difference in your community? Join our exciting new group as a Tech Tutor at Bowmanville Library and earn valuable volunteer hours while helping others! We're seeking enthusiastic youth in grades 9 to 12 to provide one-on-one tech support to library patrons of all ages.

This could include guiding others through personal devices, navigating online basics, and building their overall digital confidence. As a Tech Tutor with CLMA, you'll sharpen your teaching and leadership skills, gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, and contribute to bridging the digital divide in our community.

Mondays from 3:30pm-5:00pm from January 19-March 2, 2026

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

Are you a tech-savvy high school student looking to make a difference in your community? Join our exciting new group as a Tech Tutor at Bowmanville Library and earn valuable volunteer hours while helping others! We're seeking enthusiastic youth in grades 9 to 12 to provide one-on-one tech support to library patrons of all ages.

This could include guiding others through personal devices, navigating online basics, and building their overall digital confidence. As a Tech Tutor with CLMA, you'll sharpen your teaching and leadership skills, gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, and contribute to bridging the digital divide in our community.

Mondays from 3:30pm-5:00pm from January 19-March 2, 2026

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jan 5, 2026

Postal Code: L1C 1T7

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Community Museum Gardens Volunteer

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.

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

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.

Organization: Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Postal Code: L1C 1T7

Allow Groups: Yes