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.
New Volunteers
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Current Volunteers
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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 below.
Reading Buddies, Whitemud Crossing Branch. February 14 - March 14, 2023. Must be available from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Must attend mandatory orientation session on February 7 from 4:30 - 5:30pm.
Reading Buddies, Londonderry Branch. February 16 – March 23, 2023. Must be available from 4:00 - 5:00 pm (no class March 2). Must attend mandatory orientation session on February 9, 2023.
Reading Buddies, Abbottsfield - Penny McKee Branch. April 5 - May 3, 2023. Must be available from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Must attend mandatory orientation session on March 29 from 4:30 - 5:30pm.
Behind the Scenes

Deliver Welcome Baby packages from an EPL branch to a Public Health Centre to support early literacy for infants and families. You must have a vehicle for this role. Learn more.
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, events, or instruction sessions 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.