Please sign up to join our email list by filling out the application, or contact the Coordinator of Communications and Volunteer Resources 780 312 2075 for more information.
How to Volunteer
- Complete the application on our secure volunteer management system.
- Your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted within 10 days.
- Your information will be retained for recruitment notices and newsletters.
- Staff contact is Parker Dean, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Parker.Dean@gov.ab.ca or phone 780-312-2075.
Volunteer Position: Aviation Hangar Host
Role: Greet visitors and be available for general questions (no aviation knowledge is required).
Skills Required: Friendly and polite; an interest in aviation.
Time Commitment: Ideally, once a week (same day each week preferred) 10 am – 5 pm (Flexible/short shifts available).
There is also the opportunity to be put on the Occasional Hangar Host Volunteer Roster. Dates will vary.
Contact: Parker Dean, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Parker.Dean@gov.ab.ca, or phone 780-312-2075.
Volunteer Position: Resource Centre Assistant
Role: The Resource Centre Assistant will work at the Resource Centre front desk, greeting and assisting visitors with research questions. They will also help take inventory of the document collection.
Duties:
- Opening and closing the Resource Centre
- Greeting visitors and assisting them in finding information
- Recording visitor numbers
- Re-shelving books and dusting stacks on occasion
- Taking inventory of the document collection
- Updating the database, updating records, locations, etc.
- Scanning materials when needed
Skills Required: Must be comfortable working with the public and using a computer. Training is provided.
Time Commitment: Minimum once a week (same day each week preferred), flexible hours between 10 am and 4 pm.
Contact: Parker Dean, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Parker.Dean@gov.ab.ca, or phone 780-312-2075.
Volunteer Position: Archival Clerk
Role: The Archival Clerk scans items from the document collection, creating a digital file for each piece. These digital files make our collection more accessible and will protect the originals from damage and deterioration.
Duties:
- Scanning documents
- Naming digital files according to museum standards
- Filing documents electronically
Skills Required: Comfortable using a computer; training provided.
Time Commitment: Minimum once a week (same day each week preferred), flexible hours between 10 am and 4 pm.
Contact: Parker Dean, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Parker.Dean@gov.ab.ca, or phone 780-312-2075.
Volunteer Position: Information Host
Role: Greet visitors and be available for general questions.
Skills Required: Friendly and polite; an interest in helping visitors learn about the Museum and the programs available.
Time Commitment: Ideally, once a week (same day each week preferred) 11 am – 4 pm (Flexible/short shifts available).
Contact: Parker Dean, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Parker.Dean@gov.ab.ca, or phone 780-312-2075.
