Outdoor Crowd Ambassador (Doors Open)
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| Organization Name: | Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre |
| Address: | 61 Carlton Street Winnipeg MB R3C 1N7 |
| Website: | http://friendsofdalnavert.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre is a non-profit organization focused on promoting and preserving local arts, culture and heritage. Originally the home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, the house was restored in the 1970s to reflect life in Winnipeg in 1895. In 2005, the adjoining Visitors' Centre was built to help Dalnavert expand its programming. The Museum offers tours and educational programs, while the Visitors' Centre serves as a rental space for meetings and private functions. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6339 |
| Description of Duties: | The Outdoor Crowd Ambassador will help Dalnavert create a welcoming environment for visitors attending Doors Open 2026. Doors Open is the museum's two busiest days of the year. As part of this city-wide event, we provide free admission to share our built heritage and history. As an Outdoor Crowd Ambassador, you will help us ensure this event runs smoothly. You will provide basic information to visitors waiting to enter the historic house, help manage crowds, answer basic questions (ie. 'Where is the washroom?', not 'Tell me about the history of Dalnavert'), and give directions. Make sure the line-up is orderly and stays in the intended areas. This role will involve working outside. Please dress for the weather and bring a reusable water bottle. We will attempt to provide you as much relief from weather as possible (ie. shade, breaks) but Dalnavert does not control the weather. Doors Open will proceed rain or shine. (Please bring your own sunscreen, layers, and umbrellas as necessary.) Volunteers must be able to attend a 1-hour training session. Training is being offered Saturday May 23 from 10am-11am and Sunday May 17 from 2pm-3pm. (Volunteers only need to attend one training session. |
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| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Develop your skills in Communication & interpersonal skills, community events, public speaking, working with the public, teamwork, and customer service Gain experience in museum and heritage related fields |
| Age: | 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Weekend , Micro Volunteering X
Micro Volunteering - any self contained volunteer opportunity that can be completed in a short amount of time, often through a web-enabled device. Minimum one 2.5 hour shift during Doors Open (May 30 and 31 shifts available between 9:30am and 4:30pm) plus 1-hour training session. Training is being offered Saturday May 23 from 10am-11am and Sunday May 17 from 2pm-3pm. (Volunteers only need to attend one training session. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Downtown |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device Required to complete community service |
| Organization will provide: | Supervision Training/Orientation Light snacks |
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| Closing Date: | May 9, 2026 |
