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Hamilton Public Library

Partnerships and Outreach Department, Volunteering
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Record #: HAM3141 Last Modified: 06 Jun 2013 Last Full Update: 06 Jun 2013
Contact Information
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Address & Map
55 York Blvd
Hamilton, ON L8R 3K1
 
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Major IntersectionJames St North and York Blvd
Office Phone905-546-3200 ext 2620
E-Mailaskhpl@hpl.ca
Websitewww.myhamilton.ca//jobs-learning/volunteering
Primary ContactAntonella Giancarlo, Communications Officer; Phone: 905-546-3200 ext 5934
Volunteer CoordinatorCadi Obermeyer; Phone: 905-546-3200 ext 3620; Email: cobermey@hpl.ca
Service Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton (City of)
WardWard 2
DescriptionHamilton Public Library values the contribution of volunteers and recognizes that through their effort, the library is able to enhance and support services. 
 
Volunteers help in ways such as: 
* Fostering the love of reading 
* Helping to make homework a little more fun 
* Opening doors for new Canadians with one on one tutor 
* Bringing the love of reading and entertainment to those who are homebound 
 
Youth Volunteer Opportunities: 
* Reading and Homework Help Club Tutors 
* Reading Buddies 
* Teen Advisory Group at the Saltfleet Branch 
 
Adult Volunteer Opportunities: 
* ESL Tutoring 
* Visiting Library Service Delivery (monthly and on call) 
 
Online Volunteer Application 
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 14 year(s) and up 
 
or having completed grade 8
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (2) BARTON ; (4) BAYFRONT ; (6) ABERDEEN ; (7) LOCKE ; (8) YORK ; (10) B-LINE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Indexing
Service CategoriesAdult Literacy Programs ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Children's Library Services ; Volunteer Service Programs ; Volunteer Training ; Volunteers ; Youth Community Service Programs
SubjectsAdults ; Books ; Computers ; Libraries ; Municipal government ; Reading materials ; Recreation ; Volunteer opportunities ; Volunteering ; Youth
Local SubjectsVolunteer visiting