Museum Volunteer
(Blue Mountains Public Library (The), Craigleith Heritage Depot)
Position ID: V-CWD0338
Last Modified: 08 Feb 2022
Last Full Update: 12 Jan 2022
Opportunity Details: Museum Volunteer
| Contact | Andrea Wilson, Curator, Craigleith Heritage Depot; Phone: 519-599-3681 ext 372 * 519-599-3681 ext 3; Email: Depot@TheBlueMountains.ca |
| Duties | Museum Volunteer- Our museum collection continues to grow and The Craigleith Heritage Depot requires assistance in maintaining and researching artifacts. This volunteer would assist in photography, organization, research and creating finding aids. The collections volunteer will assist with all or some of these tasks • creating on a computer finding aids for subjects • photographing or scanning artifacts • working on special programmes related to research/geneology/history • researching artifacts The collections volunteer will be provided training on the existing resources and how to use databases and on-line resources. We seek a bi-weekly or weekly commitment of a minimum of 2-3 hours Wednesday afternoon/evening. |
| Benefits | Learn local history through artifacts, discover what goes on behind the scenes at a museum, get up close with objects. |
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Culture & Heritage ; Historical / Archival Activities ; Library Services ; Photography |
| Skills/Experience | Confidentiality - keep confident collection details ; General Computer Skills - necessary ; Planning & Organizing - necessary ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently - work on projects by yourself with staff assistance ; Team Work - get to know staff and volunteers who may benefit from your work ; Web & IT - use collection databases ; Writing & Editing - excellent written communication skills, correct spelling, language ; Photography or digital scanning skills |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one - work with the museum staff |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Location | The Blue Mountains |
| Number of Positions | Blue Mountains: 1 individual(s) ; Grey County: 1 individual(s) 1 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Training will start with basic handling, use of databases, computer and camera. Then it will progress to working with finer details of research. |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required ; The Collingwood bus comes to Lakeshore Road E. |
| Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: Blue Mountains Public Library (The), Craigleith Heritage Depot
| Office Phone | 519-599-3681 ext 6 |
| Museum@thebluemountains.ca | |
| Website | www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/museum.cfm |
| Address & Map | 113 Lakeshore Rd E The Blue Mountains, ON Canada L9Y 0N1 |
| Mailing Address | Box 9, 113 Lakeshore Rd E The Blue Mountains, ON Canada L9Y 0N1 |