Museum Volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Sam Waller Museum |
| Address: | 306 Fischer Avenue The Pas MB R9A 1K4 |
| Website: | http://https://www.samwallermuseum.ca/ |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5110 |
| Description of Duties: | The Sam Waller Museum is recruiting new volunteers to help out at the museum. There are number of different duties that a volunteer can do at the museum and the following is not a complete list. If there is something you were looking to do at the museum that is not mentioned, feel free to reach out to discuss the feasibility. - Working with the curator to assist in collections based projects - Working with museum staff at the admissions desk - Working with museum staff to help with the gift shop - Working with museum staff to assist in delivery of programs - Working with the director to assist in the delivery of a publication in 2026 - Working with museum staff to assist at receptions or special events |
| Skills Required: | - Previous museum experience is an asset - Customer service experience is an asset - Artistic skills are an asset - Graphic design skills are an asset - Basic math is required - Social media experience is an asset - Writing competency is an asset |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Improved organization - Working in a non-profit - Improved team work - Can help students with a desire for history or museum related careers by offering tangible and physical experience in the museum environment - Program development - Working with the public - Can help students interested in careers that have them working with the public as the museum hosts a number of events throughout the year |
| Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours The museum offer the opportunity for volunteers to come in most days of the week between 9-5, it would just be a matter of finding out what time frame works for you. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Norman - The Pas |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: samwallermuseum@mts.net In Person |
| Closing Date: | Jun 25, 2024 |
