| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4033 |
| Organization | CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum |
| Position | Tour Guide |
| 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 | If you are a natural born story-teller and enjoy speaking in front of a crowd, this role is for you. Tour Guides lead booked groups through the Esquimalt Navy and Military Museum, share stories and local naval history. While previous naval/military knowledge isn’t essential it is an asset. Tours typically are 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. |
| Training Details | You'll first work as a front-of-house volunteer/Docent answering questions and getting familiar with our museum. Afterwards, you'll shadow 2 different tour guides to get a feel of the program we offer then, you'll craft your own personal tour. |
| Working Conditions |
As a Tour Guide volunteer, you will be expected to… - Give a comprehensive, informative, entertaining tours - Speak clearly and comfortably in-front of a group of people - Be able to think on your feet - Be able to stand/walk for up to an hour at a time |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | 1-2 hours per tour |
| Age | 1+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Heritage/Museum |
| Skill(s) | Communicate in Plain Language, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Manage Meetings & Groups, Accountability, Adaptability |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Erin Hilchie |
| Address | PO Box 17000 STN Forces Victoria , V9A 7N2 |