Connecting Students with Volunteer Opportunities
TORONTO (Wednesday, October 12, 2011) – On November 7, Toronto Public Library will host its 7th annual Volunteer Fair at the North York Central Library to help connect high school students with volunteer opportunities at community organizations. The fair features nearly two dozen charitable organizations that provide much needed services in the community and who are looking for volunteers.
The free event will give youth an opportunity to learn more about the importance and benefits of volunteering in their neighbourhoods and how to obtain the volunteer hours required to graduate from high school.
What: Volunteer Fair for High School Students
Date: Monday, November 7, 2011
Time: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: North York Central Library: Auditorium
5120 Yonge Street (at the North York Centre subway stop)
More Information: 416-395-5672
Some of the organizations represented at the Volunteer Fair include:
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Arthritis Society
Canadian Red Cross – Toronto Region
Central Eglinton Community Centre
Cummer Lodge
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ontario
Earth Day Canada – EcoMentors
Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer
Extend-A-Family
Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services
Geneva Centre for Autism
Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon
HEYY – Hearing Every Youth through Youth
Meals on Wheels
YMCA
Toronto Public Library Homework Club and Leading to Reading
Toronto and Region Conservation Society
Volunteer Toronto
Toronto Public Library is committed to creating library services that address the specific needs of youth, encourage teens to read, and support youth in their educational, career, volunteer and social development. In addition to an extensive list of programs and services, Toronto Public Library also has dedicated study space for group or individual use to help teens complete school assignments. For more information, visit http://ramp.torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 18 million people visit branches in neighbourhoods across the city and borrow more than 32 million items. As cornerstones of their neighbourhoods, our libraries connect people to each other and to their community, inspiring the spirit of exploration, the joy of reading and the pursuit of knowledge for people of all ages and backgrounds. To learn more, please visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.
-30-
Media Contact:
Media@torontopubliclibrary.ca
Comments