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Teen Review Crew

Program Overview

Teen Review Crew is a virtual volunteer opportunity.  It’s all about sharing your opinion and promoting the Hamilton Public Library's collections of books, movies, music, and more. You write reviews for library items, we post them online and you earn 1 hour of volunteer service for every posted review.

Qualifications

  • 14-18 years of age.

  • An interest in reading, watching or listening to items from our library collections.

  • Ability to communicate well with others.

  • Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Read, watch or listen to any item from the curated list of HPL’s print and digital collections.

  • Write a meaningful and concise review of 100-200 words.

  • Reviews must use inclusive and respectful language.

  • Reviews must adhere to HPL Values.

  • Represent Hamilton Public Library on the Bibliocommons Catalogue.

Volunteer Benefits

  • Earn volunteer hours, one hour per review, up to 20 hours total.

  • Discover books, movies, music and video games from the curated list of HPL’s print and digital collections.

  • Amplify your voice in the library.

  • Improve your writing and critical thinking skills.

Audience:

Teens - Ages 14-18
 

Apply:

Volunteer Application form.
 

Contact:

Volunteer Coordinator at (905) 546-3200 x3620 or volunteer@hpl.ca

Audience: 
Teens - Ages 14-18
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Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton Civic Museums and Hamilton Parks and Cemeteries are partnering on this project, in recognition of Hamilton turning 175.