Volunteer Gallery Interpreter in Visitor Experience
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada |
| Address: | 2088 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg MB R3H 1C5 |
| Website: | http://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/ |
| Organizational Description: | The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Western Canada. Showcasing 27 aircraft and many unique artefacts presented from a story-driven approach, the museum is designed to educate, inspire and entertain. RAMWC seeks to honor and commemorate the history of Indigenous Peoples and aviation in Western Canada while engaging with the complex history of travel, trade and relationships in this place. It is committed to the calls to actions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and facilitating a safe place for reconciliation to occur. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Working with the Visitor Experience team, the volunteer will interact with visitors in the galleries of RAMWC. The volunteer will foster a welcoming and friendly environment with rewarding informative learning experiences on aviation artifacts and aviation history to museum visitors. Position Duties: The Gallery Interpreter engages with visitors in the museum and offers an enhanced interpretive experience, along with answering questions the visitors may have. Responsibilities: Interact with museum visitors Ensure the safety of visitors and artifacts Gather visitor feedback Working with museum staff and other supervisors to promote a positive RAMWC visitor experience Assist with special events Other visitor services roles if needed |
| Skills Required: | Requirements Enjoys interacting with diverse groups, including children A positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, a real people person Strong communication skills A problem-solver who can adapt to meet the needs of varying interests Experience with aircraft and aviation (pilot, engineer, mechanics, flight attendant, ticket agent etc.) preferred Strong interest and understanding of Canadian aviation history Able to work independently and in a team setting Strong time management skills Successful result in a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | -Communication Skills -Customer Service Skills -Decision Making Skills -Knowledge of Canadian Aviation History -Networking Opportunity |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime, Weekend Museum is open seven days a week. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit Speaks French Uses a wheelchair |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation Museum Volunteer Benefits are still being confirmed |
| How to Apply: |
Online: royalaviationmuseum.com/support-us/volunteer/ |
| Closing Date: | Apr 1, 2023 |
