| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4032 |
| Organization | CFB 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 |
| How to Apply | |
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| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Erin Hilchie |
| Phone | 2503634312 |
| Address | PO Box 17000 STN Forces Victoria , V9A 7N2 |