Gallery Interpreter
On-Site
Ongoing
Student Friendly
55+ Friendly
Summary
By joining THEMUSEUM's team, you help us educate and inspire our guests in a fun-filled and supportive setting.
Location
Address
10 King St. W
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1A3
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
About This Opportunity
THEMUSEUM is looking for energetic, bright, and artistic volunteers to join our team! As a Volunteer Gallery Interpreter, you will get involved in important functions of our upcoming fall exhibitions. These tasks could include the following:
- Work alongside Interpreters (THEMUSEUM floor-staff) and other volunteers by providing excellent customer service to guests
- Public-facing role, expected to be able to converse & interact with guests including:
- Directing traffic within the exhibition
- Answering guest questions
- Providing information on the exhibition experience
- Explain or interpret objects within the exhibition(s)
- Provide additional security to artifacts
- Attend all orientation and training sessions
- Work as a team member with staff and volunteers
- Purchase a volunteer shirt to wear on duty
- Time spent actively listening
- Some sites will be playing audio/music related to the subject matter and may create a louder environment
- Must be comfortable standing/walking for periods of time
Must be able to lift a minimum of 10lbs
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old
- Police check