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Want to Volunteer?

The Chess in the Library program is completely run by student volunteers, either in high school or university. Do you enjoy playing chess? Are you looking for opportunities to learn some leadership skills to prepare you for the real world? Do you want to give some commitment to your local community? Do you need volunteer hours? If you answered yes to any of the above questions then you are in the right place!

1.Volunteer Eligibility

In order to become a volunteer at the CITL program, one must be at least 14 years old. One also must have no previous record of crime.

2.Volunteer Application and Screening

All volunteers must fill out an application form prior to volunteering at the program. The volunteer screening process, conducted by the CITL Executive Board members, will take place once the application form is completed. If necessary, an interview will be arranged with the volunteer.

3.Volunteer Hours

To qualify for Ontario volunteer hours, the volunteer must be in grade 9 or higher. If the volunteer is in the IB program, he or she may also receive CAS hours for the service sector. Each session will be worth 2-3 hours, depending on the location. All volunteers are expected to honestly record their volunteer hours, and honestly post the number of hours they earned every three months on the Chess in the Library Forum.

4.Volunteer Contract

All new volunteers must sign a contract with the CITL Organization that includes basic commitments, an understanding of roles and responsibilities, and procedures for missing sessions. Both CITL and the volunteer will keep a copy of this contract.

5.Volunteer Expectations

5.1 Punctuality

All volunteers are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program to facilitate setup and leave when cleanup has been completed.

5.2 Interaction with Participants and Parents

Volunteers are expected to act courteously and politely with all participants and answer the concerns of parents. Complaints by parents or librarians should be reported to the Chess in the Library executives, and the volunteers will be dealt with appropriately. For example, if a participant is new to the game, it is completely disrespectful to laugh while the child is learning the game. Instead, see section 3.2 Beginner Level Chess Mentoring of the Chess in the Library handbook for detailed instructions. If the participants act in an inappropriate manner during the session, the volunteer should refer to instructions listed in section 5 Protocol for Problems of the Chess in the Library handbook.

5.3 Absences

If the volunteer is not available to volunteer a certain week (e.g. family event), it is mandatory that he or she notifies his or her fellow volunteers and librarians at least one week in advance. Moreover, it is the responsibility of each volunteer to ensure that there will be at least one volunteer present at the program each week.

Still want to be involved? Alright! The conditions aren't that tough, right? Now you may proceed to the CITL Volunteer Application Form on this site. Follow the instructions carefully!

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Chess in the Library Volunteer Application Form

Part A: Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Gender *

Male

Female

School *

Grade *

Type of Volunteer Hours *

Email *

Telephone *

Cell Phone *

Part B: Interview Questions

For the following questions, please type out your answers and attach it to this form:

1.Why do you want to volunteer for the Chess in the Library program? *

2.List the top 3 locations you wish to volunteer and state your reasons. *

We will try to accommodate everyone’s first choice.

3.How long do you plan on volunteering at the program? *

4.Do you play chess? If so, how long have you been playing? *

5.If you answered yes to question 4, then do you have an official rating? *

6.Do you teach chess? If so, where and how long have you been teaching? *

7.Please state your past leadership experiences. *

Have you ever had any experiences dealing with children that you have never met? If so, please state your past leadership experiences.

8.What qualities do you have that makes you best suited for this position? *

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Library Name	Address	Click to APPLY NOW!
Woodbridge Library	Woodbridge Library (part of Vaughan Public Libraries) 150 Woodbridge Avenue Vaughan, Ontario L4L 2S7 Canada Phone: 416-904-6171;(905) 653-7323 See map: Google Maps	Apply for volunteer
North York Central Library	North York Central Library 5120 Yonge Street North York, Ontario M2N 6W8 Canada Phone: 416-395-5535 See map: Google Maps	Apply for volunteer
Malvern Library	Malvern Library 30 Sewells Road Toronto, Ontario M1B 3G5 Canada Phone: 416-396-8969 See map: Google Maps	Apply for volunteer
Humberwood Library	Humberwood Library 850 Humberwood Blvd. Toronto, Ontario M9W 7A6 Canada Phone: 416-394-5210 See map: Google Maps	Apply for volunteer
Gerrard/Ashdale Library	Gerrard/Ashdale Library 1432 Gerrard Street East Toronto, Ontario M4L 1Z6 Canada Phone: 416-393-7717 See map: Google Maps	Apply for volunteer
Forest Lawn Library	Forest Lawn Library 4807 - 8th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2A 4M1 Canada Phone: (403) 260-2600 See map: Google Maps	Apply for volunteer
Deer Park Library	Deer Park Library 40 St. Clair Ave E Toronto, Ontario M4V 1M9 Canada Phone: 416-393-7658 See map: Google Maps	Apply for volunteer
Bridlewood Library	Bridlewood Library 2900 Warden Ave. Toronto, Ontario M1W 2S8 Canada Phone: 416-396-8960 See map: Google Maps	Apply for volunteer

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1.Volunteer Eligibility

2.Volunteer Application and Screening

3.Volunteer Hours

4.Volunteer Contract

5.Volunteer Expectations

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