Volunteer
Volunteering at EPL is a life-enriching, rewarding experience, because supporting EPL supports the community we all share.
Our network spans across Edmonton, so we need and appreciate help with all kinds of tasks. We need volunteers for everything from the simple and technical, to the public and behind the scenes.
Current Volunteers
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Adult Opportunities
Interpreter Volunteer (18+)
EPL is currently looking for one (1) adult volunteer to assist in providing translation to participants of the upcoming English Language Learner’s Computer Program which helps newcomers develop their technology/digital literacy skills. Here are the details:
Woodcroft Branch- 13420 114 Ave NW, Edmonton
- Dates: Wednesdays from June 12, 2024 to July 31, 2024
- Times: 6pm-9pm
- Mandatory Orientation/Training to take place on May 13, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Language requirement: Tigrinya
To submit an application for this volunteer position, please visit the Interpreter Volunteer page.
Forms Completion Volunteer (18+)
EPL is currently looking for one (1) adult volunteer to support library customers who have challenges with digital literacy and/or English language skills to review and complete a variety of online or paper government forms. Here are the details:
Mill Woods Branch- 2610 Hewes Way Edmonton
- Dates: Every Monday (starting April 2024)
- Times: 12:30pm-2:30pm
- Commitment: 9-month minimum volunteer commitment (April-December)
- Language Requirements: Hindi, Urdu and/or Punjabi
To submit an application for this volunteer position, please visit the Forms Completion Volunteer Page.
Community Experts (16+)
EPL is currently looking for Community Experts, 16 years of age & older, who would like to host workshops for adults on the following subjects:
- Urban farming (Bee-keeping, vegetable/herb growing, backyard chickens, eco-living, etc.)
- Urban living (Bike maintenance, rainwater collection & uses, canning/preserves, etc)
- Tech expertise (Music recording, 3D modelling and animation, digital arts, etc)
To submit an application for this volunteer position, please visit the Community Experts page.
Teen Opportunities (13-17 years)
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Edmonton Public Library. All of our Teen Volunteer Opportunities are currently full at this time. We hope you will visit our website once again in the future.
Please note that applications for enrolling in our volunteer program are only accepted when there is an available opportunity. We do not accept general applications for positions other than those posted in this section.
Behind the Scenes
Literacy & Learning
Book Sale
Sort through generously donated materials at branches and help organize material for EPL's book sales. Learn more.
Technology
Are you a tech wizard? Overflowing with digital creativity? Share your specialized knowledge with Edmontonians in creative software, digital media, and other technologies by designing and hosting workshops in the EPL Makerspace. Learn more.
Special Events
Passionate about helping Edmonton? Channel these skills to help make EPL events as vibrant and successful as possible. With a busy schedule of great events, EPL often needs a hand. Locations and events vary. Learn more.
