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All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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The (You)th Residencies have been created to showcase the talent of the youth of Kitchener and Waterloo Region as a whole, with four residencies that focus on a different medium or interest.

Positions are for youth ages 12-18 to earn volunteer hours towards their high school diploma while simultaneously getting their work out there via our Instagram page and website, or in the case of (You)th Chef in Residence, by supporting a cooking program.

Visit our volunteering page to find out which opportunities are currently accepting applications!

Current volunteer opportunities

(You)th Artist in Residence

The (You)th Artist in Residence is a virtual volunteer opportunity for youth aged 12-18 that runs from September to December. Volunteers submit artwork for the (You)th Instagram account in their preferred medium (painting, photography, drawing, etc.). 

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(You)th Musician in Residence

The (You)th Musician in Residence is an in-person volunteer opportunity for youth aged 14-18 that runs from May to August. Volunteers work with audio recording technology available in Heffner Studio at Central Library (85 Queen St. N) to write, record and mix original music under the mentorship of our Heffner Studio Associates. 

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(You)th Writer in Residence

The (You)th Writer in Residence is a virtual volunteer opportunity for for youth aged 12-18 that runs from May to August. Volunteers submit creative writing for the (You)th Instagram account in their preferred writing style.

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(You)th Chef in Residence

The (You)th Chef in Residence is an in-person volunteer opportunity for youth aged 14-18 that runs from January to June. Volunteers assist the Teen Librarian with offering cooking programs for children (Grades 3 and 4) at Central Library (85 Queen St. N).