Giftshop and Admissions Attendant
| 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: | The volunteer will assist visitors with the purchase of admission and memberships to the museum and items from our giftshop. The volunteer will be knowledgeable on prices, promotions, and other important information and will be able to successfully communicate this to our visitors. The volunteer will be working with a point of sale machine and must be comfortable handling cash and card transactions. The volunteer will also have a strong understanding of the mission and vision of RAMWC and will be able summarize our purpose to the public. The role requires the volunteer to be aware of RAMWC's collection of aircraft, artefacts, and items available for purchase and able to relay this information to visitors in an exciting and engaging manner meeting our expectations of a first-class facility. |
| Skills Required: | - Enjoys interacting with diverse groups, including children - A positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills - Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to meet the needs of varying interests - Strong interest in Canadian aviation history - Ability to work independently and in a team setting - Strong time management skills - Experience with point of sale transactions |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Strong communication skills - Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to meet the needs of varying interests - Knowledge in Canadian aviation history - Ability to work independently and in a team setting - Strong time management skills - Experience with point of sale transactions - Careers requiring strong customer service skills - Careers in retail sales |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime, Weekend |
| 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 |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: HR@royalaviationmuseum.com |
| Closing Date: | Oct 16, 2023 |
