Update on Library Services

Effective Wednesday February 17, HPL branches are open for limited services including holds pick-up, computer use, printing and photocopying. More details on the COVID Updates page.

Publish Date:

Monday, February 22, 2021 - 11:15am

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Volunteer Application

Hamilton Public Library’s volunteers make a difference in the lives of so many people and offer valued services to our customers.

Last Name *

First Name *

Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Please provide us with your emergency contact information. In case of emergency, who can we call for assistance.

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Date of Birth

Date of Birth *

Month

Day

Year

Age

Age *

I am 18 years of age or older

I am younger than age 18

Gender

Languages Spoken or Understood

Highest Level of Education obtained

Work Experience

Volunteer Experience

Have you ever volunteered with the Hamilton Public Library?

Have you ever volunteered with the Hamilton Public Library? *

Yes

No

Which program(s) are you interested in becoming a volunteer?

Which online program(s) are you interested in becoming a volunteer?

Teen Review Board

ELL Online Tutoring

Adult Opportunities

ELL In-Person Tutoring

ELL Online Tutoring

Visiting Library Service

Youth Opportunities

Teen Tech Volunteer

Knit for a Cause - Westdale and Saltfleet Branches only

Teen Review Board

Teen Gaming Volunteer - Saltfleet Branch only

Ready to Read

References

Please provide us with the name and phone number of two references (non-family) who can be reached during regular business hours.

Name

Phone

Name

Phone

Declaration

I declare the above information to be true and complete and authorize the Hamilton Public Library to solicit references from those named above.

I understand that all Visiting Library Service Volunteers are required to provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), dated within the past twelve (12) months prior to starting. I understand that all other volunteers ages eighteen (18) and older are required to provide a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, dated within the past twelve (12) months, within the first thirty (30) days of volunteering with any other volunteer program at the Hamilton Public Library. The Hamilton Public Library will reimburse the cost of the Police Check upon completion of three (3) months of volunteer service and the submission of the original receipt.

I understand that English Language Learning tutors and their students must meet in the library or other public places. (The Government of Canada provides funding to support this initiative)

Accept *

Accept

Decline

Confidentiality Agreement

I understand that it is the policy of the Hamilton Public Library to protect the privacy of those who use the library and I agree to hold all information about customers in confidence. In addition, I understand that a breach of confidentiality is immediate grounds for dismissal as a volunteer.
The Hamilton Public Library will immediately terminate this Volunteer Contract should the volunteer be involved in any inappropriate conduct.

Code of Conduct *

Yes

No

Why would you like to volunteer with Hamilton Public Library? *

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

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