Museum Gallery Interpreter
| 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 | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4260 |
| 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 and offer information on the artefacts and aviation history. Training is provided. 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 A problem-solver who can adapt to meet the needs of varying interests 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: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) Speaks another language (other than French or English): Chinese, Tagalog, and others |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation Museum Volunteer Benefits are still being confirmed |
| How to Apply: |
Email: HR@royalaviationmuseum.com Online: royalaviationmuseum.com/support-us/volunteer/ |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2023 |
