| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4034 |
| Organization | CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum |
| Position | Collections and Archivist Volunteer |
| 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 studious, have a great attention to detail and enjoy working in a quiet space, this role is for you. Collections and Archivist Volunteers help with on-going collections care such as helping acquire new donations, adding new acquisitions into our database and/or register. While previous collections work isn’t essential it is an asset. |
| Training Details | You'll work with the Curator on special collections assignments. They will give you a task and you'll be expected to complete it with limited supervision. |
| Working Conditions |
As a Collection and Archivist Volunteer, you will be expected to… - Work effectively and efficiently without supervision - Aid the Curator with their collections care duties - Have an excellent eye for detail - Be able to sit for periods of time - Be able to work in front of a computer for periods of time. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | 2.5 - 5 hours |
| Age | 1+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space |
| Area(s) of Interest | Heritage/Museum |
| Skill(s) | Community Knowledge/Awareness, Plan & Co-ordinate, Time Management, Computer Skills, Accountability |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Erin Hilchie |
| Address | PO Box 17000 STN Forces Victoria , V9A 7N2 |