Volunteers

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Be a part of the story-tellers, sharing in a proud military history.

Museums depend on volunteers to perform a myriad of duties. The museum’s volunteer program is as diverse and interesting as our volunteers themselves.

Volunteers:

• conduct informative guided tours of the museum;
• develop educational programs for local schools and seniors groups;
• design, plant and maintain our flower gardens;
• assist staff in the management of the collections;
• assist in the development and fabrication of exhibitions ;
• staff information booths at community events;
• perform a myriad of other tasks.

Volunteers receive an orientation, and specialized training where required. There are opportunities for social events, awards, and in-depth museological training. Volunteers are provided with a uniform, identification tags and business cards.

Volunteers will learn new tasks and talents, brush up on old talents long forgotten, and support a very honourable institution – Canada’s military!

Do you miss your uniform, or missed your chance to be in the military?

The volunteers with the Petawawa Museums enjoy the opportunity not only to become well-versed in military history, but get the chance to re-enact military activities in full uniform

An application and screening process is in place. To apply, please contact the Museologist at 613 687 5511 ext 6034 or email museologist@petawawamuseums.com.

Rewards and benefits of volunteering in the museum include:

• learning new skills and meeting new people;
• volunteer experiences and references can become an important part of your résumé for education and employment;
• social events for volunteers throughout the year;
• knowing that you are a valued team member of a exciting and expanding historical enterprise;
• free access to museum research library and facilities.

Vision and Guiding Principles

• Volunteers play a key role in our organization.
• We aim to create a positive and supportive environment where volunteers are encouraged to actively contribute as part of the Museum ‘team’.
• We recognize that only by developing a creative partnership between staff and volunteers can CFB Petawawa Military Museums achieve its fullest potential.
• Volunteers are an essential part of our organization.
• We will invest time and effort in getting to know our volunteers and their capabilities in order to create work opportunities geared to their talents.
• We value volunteers as part of our staff team and will strive to include them in all aspects of the Museum’s development.