Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum
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VolunteeringAn experience like no other!
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Volunteers are essential to the Museum's success. We are counting on our members to give just a little of their time and experience to the Museum. If you are interested in learning more about the Museum, working with the public or working behind the scenes we offer a variety of important tasks. A few times a month or a few times a year, whatever time you can give will contribute to the quality of life in your community. To share your interest in preserving our heritage and become a Museum volunteer please fill out the included sign-up form. We will contact you to discuss how you can best contribute and put your talents to work. Volunteers come in many different forms, and we are thankful for them all! At this time we are looking for Volunteers in the following capacities: Volunteer OpportunitiesCostume Sewers Costume Assistants will sew identified pieces of clothing or textile materials necessary for the interpretive costume program. Costumes are selected and constructed to replicate authentic historical fashions. Historic costumes are an integral component of the interpretive program for both museums. Education Program Assistant The educational program assistant will assist the Community and Education Co-ordinator in providing the curriculum portion to local school and youth groups for both Billy Bishop Home and Museum – A National Historic Site or Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum. Heritage Gardener Heritage Gardeners plan, plant and maintain the Victorian flower (and vegetable- if implemented) gardens at Billy Bishop Home and Museum – A National Historic Site. These gardens create an authentic environment for the interpretation and display of Billy’s Home. Workshop Leaders and/or Speakers Billy Bishop Home and Museum – A National Historic Site and Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum are looking for volunteers who have a skill to share and would like to lead a workshop or speak on specific topics. Museum Docent (Tourist guide) Museum docents will provide interpretive services to Museum visitors, school groups and/or educational tours for adult groups by sharing information and stories about the exhibits and displays at the museums. During Victorian Christmas (November & December) we require museum docents to do a five minute vignette as a maid to school groups and tours. Gift Shop Coordinator The Gift Shop Inventory Coordinator is responsible to assist the Office Co-ordinator in managing all aspects of the Gift shop inventory for Billy Bishop Home and Museum – A National Historic Site and Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum. Building & Maintenance Helpers The Building and Maintenance helpers are to assist museum staff with carpentry and maintenance work as required at the Billy Bishop Home and Museum – A National Historic Site and Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum. Membership Assistant The Membership Assistant is responsible to assist the Office Coordinator in managing all aspects of Museum Memberships for Billy Bishop Home and Museum – A National Historic Site and Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum including data entry and mailing. Museum Receptionists The Reception volunteer position is responsible to assist the Museum Staff with reception tasks and in managing all aspects of the Visitor Experience for Billy Bishop Home and Museum – A National Historic Site and Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum. Special Events Assistant Special events volunteers facilitate Owen Sound Museums’ special events and activities, both on- and off-site. They would assist the Special Events Coordinator in specific duties at a special event for both Billy Bishop Home and Museum – A National Historic Site or Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum. Victorian Christmas Decorating Assistant To assist in decorating the Billy Bishop Home and Museum – A National Historic Site in Victorian style decorations for Christmas in November and taking them down in January. Special Event Committee Members Special Event Committee Members are to assist the Special Event Coordinator in planning and implementing a special event for Owen Sound Museums. There are a variety of special events Owen Sound Museums partake in. They are “Fire and Ice” (March 26, 2010 event), Owen Sound Heritage Days (July 22 to 24. 2010), Trivia Night (October 21, 2010) and one or two small events. Statistical Assistant The Statistical Assistant is responsible to assist the Office Coordinator in managing all aspects of the Admission and Gift shop stats for Billy Bishop Home and Museum – a National Historic Site and Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum. (FILLED) Collection Registrar Assistant The Collection Register Assistant will assist the Curator of Collection in maintaining the collection, data information and research for both Billy Bishop Home and Museum – a National Historic Site or Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum. Community and Education VolunteersSchool Programs Time commitment
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Other Programs Summer programs/bookings
March Break 2010
Regular Jobs
Find out how you can volunteer and get into Ontario attractions for FREE! please contact us. To download a volunteer application form, click here. |
Our volunteers are an integral part of the Marine & Rail Museum. Their contribution of time and talent is what enables us to provide the services we do. Volunteering is a challenging and rewarding experience. Are you interested?