Earn Community Hours with the Teen Advisory Group!

 What is the Teen Advisory Group (aka TAG)?

The Teen Advisory Group at the Milton Public Library is the perfect opportunity for teens looking to complete their high school community service hours. Teen Advisory Group Members support staff with the delivery of programs for children and teens at the Milton Public Library. A range of opportunities are available and are divided into the following 3 streams:

Leading to Reading

• Volunteers assist staff in the delivery of a reading practice program, working one on one with school age children in order to develop their reading skills. The volunteers will also deliver fun, learning based games that help reinforce the joy of reading.
• In person training session will take place at Beaty on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
• Weekly sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings at Beaty from 6:30pm-7:30pm
• Fall session runs November 9, 2022- December 14, 2022
• Winter dates TBD

Teen Zine  

• Use your voice to speak up about the issues that matter to you!
• In partnership with PFlag Halton, members of the Teen Zine Stream will work together to publish a regular Teen Zine!
• Teen Zine meetings will take place at Main
• Monthly Sessions will take place on October 25, November 22 and December 20 from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
• Winter dates TBD

Advisory Committee

• Volunteers in this stream meet monthly with the Teen Services Librarian, acting as representatives of the larger teen community
• Members advise on the current needs of youth as well as how MPL can work towards fulfilling these needs, assist with program development by advising on current trends and interests, and advocate on behalf of MPL within their teen communities.
• All members of the program are welcome to attend monthly meetings, which will rotate throughout the 3 branches of MPL (Main library, Beaty Branch, Sherwood Branch).
• Meetings will ne help on the fourth Thursday of each month
• The first meeting will be Thursday, October 26, 2022 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Main Library

What Are My Responsibilities?

• To attend scheduled shifts regularly and on-time, and to communicate with staff in advance regarding any absences or conflicts
• To be fully engaged in the opportunity, participate to the best of your ability and demonstrate enthusiasm
• To act as a positive role model and teen advocate within the community and as representatives of Milton Public Library 
• To provide feedback to staff about volunteer opportunities and the program in general. 

Minimum Qualifications

Completed Grade 8 but not graduated from High School

A resident of Milton, or attending a Milton High School

Passion for community involvement

Conscientious and reliable

Friendly and welcoming attitude

Strong communication skills

Openness to learning new skills and taking on new opportunities

Able to work independently in order to fulfill assigned tasks

Able to work well as part of a team in order to fulfill assigned tasks

Able to illustrate respect, empathy, and patience with others, regardless of age group

How Do I Apply?

Any student in Grades 9 to 12, who lives or goes to school in Milton is welcome to apply. Please download the application on September 12, or pick up an application in person at any MPL Branch. 

Download the 2022-2023 TAG application here

Past Virtual Volunteer Workshops: