Volunteer

We need your help!

Volunteers are an important part of the Children's Museum team. There are volunteer opportunities available to suit every schedule and the commitment begins with only three hours a month.

The Children's Museum is looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist with special events, public and educational programs, and many other "behind the scenes" activities. Let us help you develop new skills as you meet new people in an exciting, dynamic environment.

Without the assistance of our dedicated team of volunteers, we would not have been able to open our doors. Thank you to everyone who had helped to make our dream a reality!

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Youth Connections Council

Do you want a chance to have your voice heard and make a difference in your community? Join the Youth Connections Council and acquire leadership, team building and entrepreneurial skills. The YCC is about getting involved, lending a hand and sharing your perspective on The Children's Museum's growth, exhibits and events.

THE FOCUS

• Growth - Gain new experience and develop your skills
• Exhibits - Contribute to programming and development around permanent and traveling exhibits.
• Events - Planning and executing youth activities and events
  
  

TIME COMMITMENT

The Museum is looking for a time commitment beginning in January and ending in June. YCC meetings would be scheduled biweekly.


AGE RANGE

High school students between ages 14 - 18 years old.


BENEFITS

• Find a valued place in a constructive group
• Gain real work experiences while networking wit other youth in the area
• Give creative input and contribute to exhibit, programming and event ideas at The Museum

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Internships/Placements

• Public Relations
  
• Special Events
  
• Broadcast
• Recreation & Leisure
  
• Advertising
  
• Museum Studies
• Highschool Co-op
• Student Teacher Educational Placement

Gallery Attendant

Gallery Attendants are responsible for keeping the exhibition space and artwork secure during open hours. The individual is also responsible for greeting visitors and answering their questions as thoroughly as possible. The position of Gallery Attendant is essential to the workings of The Children's Museum as the host and protector of the exhibitions.

Play Guide

Play Guides supervise the Underground Studio by teaching visitors a pre-planned craft and helping children complete it. The individual keeps the Underground Studio tidy and well stocked with the necessary craft supplies. Play Guides assist special guests and museum staff with various workshops, activities and special events that take place in the museum. Play Guides commit to one 3 hour shift per month.

Underground Studio Volunteer

The Underground Studio Volunteers assist visitors with the screen printing or other themed crafts. They assist our small visitors with harder tasks. Underground Studio Volunteers guide visitors around the space, helping with flow and numbers inside the studio. Underground Studio Volunteers commit to one 3 hour shift per month.

Exhibit Animator Volunteer

Exhibit Animators will share information with visitors, members, and group tours, as requested at special events and assist with other volunteer opportunities. The individual interacts with museum guests in a positive, responsible, and engaging manner. Exhibit Animators make sure program materials do not go missing, and report any lost or damaged materials to the Visitor Services. Exhibit Animators commit to one 3 hour weekend shift per month.

Special Events Volunteer

Special Events Volunteers supervise craft activities by teaching visitors a pre-planned craft or activity, helping children or adults to complete it and keeping the Underground Studio tidy and well stocked with the necessary craft supplies. The individual assist special guests and museum staff in various workshops, activities and special performances that take place in the museum. Special Events Volunteers direct visitors around the museum and answer questions about the event. The individual helps with the set-up and clean-up of the event. Special Event Volunteers commit to one 3 hour shift per month.

Apply Now!

Youth Volunteer Application

Adult Volunteer Application(age 18 +)

For more information, email volunteer@TheChildrensMuseum.ca