What services does your organization provide? Exhibitions, programming, collections management, special events, community partnerships.
Do you have any age requirements? No specific age requirement
Do you require language proficiency other than in English? All languages are useful for programming and translation tasks. French and English are particularly useful.
What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer? No specific time requirement. Results oriented for assignments.
Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer? All volunteers need to have a CPIC (police check).
Are there any specific skills and experience required? Specific skills sets and experience for certain tasks or assignments. General experience is also good for overall tours and special events work.
What type of volunteer positions are typically available?
Programming
Research (HISTORY AND COLLECITONS)
Marketing
Administration
Policy Research and Development
Special Events
Gallery Guides
Is there any training provided for volunteers? Overall training plus specific training for each task. Bytown Museum provides job descriptions for each volunteer position, volunteer policy and a Volunteer Manual.
What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization? Answered above
How will a person benefit from volunteering with The Bytown Museum? Networking, experience for a resume, social contact, contribute to the community.
If you are a Canadian organization seeking volunteers and want to have a profile listed and/or updated with us, we invite you to fill out our volunteer questionnaire. If you have any questions or comments, we can be contacted at volunteer@canadian-universities.net.
613-234-4570
