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Position # 4032
OrganizationCFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
Position Docent/Front-of-House Volunteer
Location CFB Esquimalt
Impact Statement The CFB ESQUIMALT NAVAL & MILITARY MUSEUM preserves, interprets and displays the history and heritage of the Royal Canadian Navy on Canada’s West Coast, and of the military on Southern Vancouver Island. Our museum highlights 4 military groups: CANADA’S NAVY ON THE WEST COAST; THE CANADIAN WOMEN’S ARMY CORPS (CWAC); WOMEN’S ROYAL CANADIAN NAVAL SERVICE (WRCNS); THE WEST COAST DEFENCES"
Description Docents or Front-of-House (FOH) volunteers are our friendly face. They share information in the form of stories and breathe life into the Museum. If you enjoy interacting with the public, meeting new people and sharing information this is a great role for you. While previous naval/military knowledge isn’t essential it is an asset.
Training Details - You'll work closely with our staff to become familiar with the museum before beginning solo front-of-house shifts. Preference is for a minimum of 2.5 hours up to 5 hours
Working Conditions As FOH volunteer, you will be expected to…
- Greet every visitor
- Track daily attendance
- Answer questions about local naval and military history
- Help direct visitors in how to make research appointments as requested
- Help direct visitors in how to donate to the museum
- Sit for periods of time with brief periods of walking.
Minimum Duration More than 1 year
Timing Weekday - Daytime
Time Detail 2.5 - 5 hours
Age 1+
Ideal for An Individual, A Group
Transportation On a bus route
Accessibility Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space
Area(s) of Interest Heritage/Museum
Skill(s) Communicate in Plain Language, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Accountability, Adaptability, Counting
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Contact Erin Hilchie
Phone 2503634312
Address PO Box 17000 STN Forces Victoria , V9A 7N2
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