Earn Community Hours with the Teen Advisory Group!
Our volunteer program has a new look. Continue reading below for all the details!
What is the Teen Advisory Group (aka TAG)?
The Teen Advisory Group at Milton Public Library is the perfect opportunity for teens looking to complete their high school community service hours. This year, we're going completely virtual so that you can earn your hours in a safe, but fun environment. Attend various workshops, and participate online to earn hours that you can put towards your 40 community hours for school.
What Will I Be Doing?
All year long, we'll be hosting online workshops aimed at helping you learn more about community development, diversity, inclusivity, and how to be an ally to members of your community. Join in for lectures, discussions, and activities designed to help you grow, and to tackle important community issues. Have an idea? Let us know!
How Do I Apply?
Any student in Grades 9 to 12, who lives or goes to school in Milton is welcome to join in. Students are responsible for signing themselves up for each session, using our online registration system to do so.
How Do I Get My Hours?
Post-program, students must complete an online reflection in order to receive documentation for their participation. This requirement will begin in January 2021.
Staff then prepares documents for each individual participant. This includes a signed letter with details of your experience, as well as signed school forms where applicable. These letters will be individually emailed to each participant. It is the students' responsibility to submit them to their school office.
We have large groups participating in our virtual volunteer programs, so we appreciate your patience while we prepare everyone's paperwork.
Current Workshops:
Facts No Cap: Research Skills with the Archives of Ontario
Wednesday September 29, 2021 | 4:00-5:30pm | Zoom
Grades 9-12. This is a repeat of the program same program held last May. Whether you’re doing a school project or helping your community, information from the past can add depth to your work – but where do you find it, and how can you assess your sources? Led by the Archives of Ontario, this session will help you understand and use archives, helping you build your skills as a researcher. You’ll learn what you can find in an archives and how to get it. We’ll also cover some basics of evaluating sources, so that you’re ready to think critically about information you find, and you’ll discover some of the many career options archives have to offer.
The program will be held via Zoom. Participants will receive their login credentials the day before the program. Please check your spam to ensure you receive them.
Register for Facts No Cap beginning September 4, 2021 at 9:30am.
Past Workshops:
Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education
Saturday October 3, 2020 | 1:00-4:00pm
Teamwork and Leadership with VPI Working Solutions
Saturday November 14, 2020 | 1:00-3:00pm
Milton's Culture Plan: Imagine the Possibilities
Wednesday November 18, 2020 | 6:30-8:30pm
Mental Health Advocacy: Changing the Conversation with CMHA
Saturday January 23, 2021 | 1:00-3:00pm
Journey to Human Rights with the Canadian Museum of Human Rights
Saturday February 6, 2021 | 12:00-1:30pm and 2:30-4:00pm
Lived Experiences Past and Present with Halton Black History Awareness Society
Saturday February 20, 2021 | 1:00-2:30pm
Climate Change Conversations with the Halton Environmental Network
Saturday March 6, 2021 | 1:00-3:00pm
Virtual Career Lab with the Halton Industry Education Council
Monday April 13, 2021 | 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm
Building a Financially Capable Generation with JA Central Ontario
Saturday May 1, 2021 | 1:00-3:30pm
Research Skills with the Archives of Ontario
Wednesday May 5, 2021 | 4:30-6:00pm
Halton Youth Impact Survey Community Consultation
Tuesday June 1, 2021 | 7:00-8:30pm
Truth and Reconciliation with the Legacy of Hope Foundation
Wednesday June 2, 2021 | 6:30-8:30pm
Inclusive Spaces and 2SLGBTQ+ Allyship with The Positive Space Network
Saturday June 12, 2021 |1:00-2:30pm
Food Insecurity with Food for Life
Monday July 5, 2021 | 2:00-3:30pm
Be a Difference Maker with the Rick Hansen Foundation
Tuesdays July 6, 13, 20, 27 | 4:00-5:30pm
Break the Fake: Media Literacy
Saturday August 14, 2021 | 1:30-3:00pm
Youth-Led Anti-Racism Workshop
Wednesday August 18, 2021 | 4:30-6:00 pm
Sustainable Cities
Thursday Aug 26, 2021 | 4:00-5:30 pm
Volunteer Responsibilities:
To be fully engaged in their opportunity, participating to the best of their ability and demonstrating enthusiasm for their event.
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
