Volunteer at RPL
At Regina Public Library, we value our volunteers and the roles they play in creating a safe, welcoming, and accessible community for everyone in Regina. Volunteering at the library gives you an opportunity to share and develop your skills while contributing to our community. We’re always innovating to offer a variety of volunteer roles to suit your interests and availability, and meet the needs of our customers.
We appreciate your interest in volunteering with us! We’re grateful to be receiving a higher than usual number of applications at this time. We’ll only be in touch with you if we have an opportunity available or if you’ve applied to be a tutor with Literacy Services or as a volunteer for resume and job help.
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Literacy Services
Providing English learning services to adults is the top priority of RPL’s Literacy Services unit. Our award-winning volunteer tutor program provides English language and literacy learning support to English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and newcomers to Canada to build confidence and skills in a safe, learner-led environment. Programs include:
- One-to-one Tutors: Currently accepting volunteers to provide weekly in-person and one-to-one, online tutoring sessions. The suggested commitment is 1-2 hours per week.
- Group Tutoring Sessions: Currently accepting volunteers to host weekly in-person and small, online group tutoring sessions. The suggested commitment is 1-2 hours per week.
- Citizen Preparation Classes: Currently accepting volunteers to host weekly in-person and online small group tutoring sessions. The suggested commitment is 1-2 hours per week for 8-12 weeks. A basic knowledge of Canadian history, social studies and/or citizenship knowledge is an asset.
- Public Speaking for Beginners - Speaking Skills For Adult EAL Learners: Currently accepting volunteers to host weekly in-person and online small group sessions. The suggested commitment is 1-2 hours per week for 8-12 weeks.
- Literacy For All: Currently accepting volunteers for this weekly inclusive program for adult learners with intellectual disabilities. Volunteers for this program must commit to 2 hours a week and have an interest in supporting adult learners with intellectual disabilities.
- IELTS Academic Preparation Class: Currently accepting volunteers to host weekly in-person and online small group sessions to support learners who are studying for the IELTS Exam. The suggested commitment is 1-2 hours per week for 8-12 weeks. A strong academic background in linguistics, EAL, IELTS and/or English for adult learners is strongly suggested.
Literacy volunteers must have
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Minimum CLB level 8
- Complete mandatory tutor training
All volunteers are required to meet with the Volunteer Coordinator discuss your interests and availability and to assess fit.
Resume & Job Coaching
Resume and Job Coaching is part of our Business Service offerings, along with resources to support small business, personal finance, and career planning. We are currently accepting volunteers to provide weekly one-to-one in-person and virtual resume help and job coaching including assisting with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and job search skills.
Did You Know?
Our Volunteer Coordinator can provide a certificate of volunteer hours completed upon request, if you need a record of your RPL volunteer contributions.