Youth Advisory Group at the Agincourt Branch
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Agincourt District Libraries Blog is pleased to present this post by Seth M., Teen Librarian at the Agincourt Branch.
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Want to earn community volunteer hours, meet other teens and contribute to library services and participate in special events? Join the Agincourt Youth Advisory Group (YAG)!
What does a YAG member at the Agincourt Branch do? As a YAG member, you will:
- attend regular YAG meetings at the Agincourt Branch to plan and work on the services and programs you'll be supporting with your volunteer time
- help out with library or community events
- promote and speak up for the library
- and hopefully have fun!
What are some of the benefits of volunteering?
- Meet other awesome teens!
- Great way to gain experience and develop valuable skills such as leadership skills!
- Get a reference letter for jobs and school applications
- Earn the volunteer hours you need to graduate high school
- Overdue fines are exempt after six months of volunteering!
Interested? To become a volunteer you need to be in Grade 9 or above and/or between the ages of 13 and 19.
So if you are between 13 and 19 and being a YAG member sounds interesting, fill out the YAG application form and drop it off at the Agincourt Branch. Or if you want to find out more, call 416-396-8943 or visit the Agincourt Branch in person. New members are welcome year-round.
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