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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.
