Museum Guide
(Cobourg Museum Foundation, Cobourg Museum Foundation - Cobourg & Area Museum)
Position ID: V-NLD0016
Last Modified: 11 May 2023
Last Full Update: 11 May 2023
Opportunity Details: Museum Guide
| Contact | Mary Dunphy, Volunteer Coordinator, Cobourg Museum Foundation; Phone: 905-373-7222; Email: info@cobourgmuseum.ca |
| Duties | Volunteer Guides greet visitors to the museum and help them navigate the various exhibits. They have the opportunity to select regular or occasional shifts of 3-4 hours and will be accompanied by a paid student or other volunteer. Guides are needed on weekends in May, June, September and October and all days except Tuesday in June & July. Students 15 and up are welcome and training is provided for all. |
| Benefits | The opportunity to make new friends, meet visitors from all over, learn the history of our community and contribute to a vital community organization. |
| Ages | 15 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Culture & Heritage ; Student Placement |
| Skills/Experience | Friendly & Outgoing |
| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) ; Scheduled guiding times |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Number of Positions | Northumberland County: 5 individual(s) 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Start Date | On or after 20 May 2023 |
| Display Until | 09 Oct 2023 |
Agency Details: Cobourg Museum Foundation, Cobourg Museum Foundation - Cobourg & Area Museum
| Office Phone | 905-373-7222 |
| Website | www.cobourgmuseum.ca |
| Address & Map | Cobourg & Area Museum, 141 Orr St Cobourg, ON Canada K9A 0J6 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Victoria Hall, 55 King St W Cobourg, ON Canada K9A 2M2 |