Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity?
Volunteers of all ages are an integral and valued part of the Museum of Health Care. Through their involvement and enthusiasm, we are able to increase our capacity and effectiveness as an organization, enhance our programs, and provide our visitors with a great experience. In return, our volunteers enjoy many benefits, are part of a unique team, and know that they are making a difference.
The Museum is recruiting for the following:
Collections Assistant
Would you like hands-on experience with a specialty collection?
Work with our specialty medical history collection on a variety of projects for a short term or ongoing project. Projects could take anywhere from 20-50+ hours. Several projects are available to work on at home. Most projects have a defined timeline to complete while others are an on-going project.
View/download the full position description and current list of projects.
Gallery Attendant
Do you enjoy interacting with new people and learning about history?
• Welcome and orient visitors to the Museum and National Historic Site
• Record levels of gallery attendance and monitor the galleries
• Answer visitor questions about Museum exhibits and the Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site
• Engage in continuous learning about health care history and museum interpretation
• Assist with other Museum programs and special projects as time permits
Time commitment: 4+ hours per month
English-to-French Translator
Would you like to help the Museum reach a wider audience?
Translate exhibition, communications, and/or education programs text at the Museum or at home
Time commitment: 4+ hours per month
Museum Docent
Do you have a passion for history & science? Are you an enthusiastic person who loves teaching and working with children?
• Deliver hands-on, curriculum-linked in-museum education programs during school, family, and other large group visits, including some set-up and clean-up and/or conduct guided tours in an engaging manner
• Participate in introductory training (includes study of interpretive program delivery materials and observing fellow docents to gain knowledge and skills in leading groups)
• Report program feedback and identify potential program improvements
• Answer visitor questions about Museum exhibits, and the Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site
• Engage in continuous learning about healthcare history and museum interpretation
Time commitment: Docents are added to an on-call contact list and notified as school/family program bookings are received. A schedule will be worked out at the mutual convenience of the Docent and Museum staff (docents are not expected to volunteer for every program booking received).
Office Support Volunteer
Would you like to be a part of our administrative team?
• Program and event promotion on-line
• Paperwork and filing tasks
• Data entry
• Stuffing envelopes and help with mailouts
• Assist with other Museum programs and special projects as time permits
Time commitment: 2 - 12 hrs per month
Special Events Assistant
Do you enjoy interacting with the public and being a part of special events?
• Distribution of posters, brochures
• Assistance with the set-up, running, and clean-up of events. This could include preparation of refreshments, set-up of tables, chairs, etc., and welcoming guests.
• Provide assistance in public relations and promotions planning for museum events
Time commitment: 2 - 12 hrs per month
The Benefits of Volunteering for the Museum of Health Care
• The chance to share existing skills and develop new ones
• Lifelong learning opportunities
• Access to free tea / coffee and treats (when available) while working at the Museum
• Invitations to exhibition openings, social gatherings and special events
• Email updates and the bi-annual museum newsletter, “The Bailliewick”
• Invitations to special volunteer recognition events, including the annual Volunteer Week event
• Use of reference library (when available)
• A letter of reference (after 4-6 months regular service)
And…
• An opportunity to work with enthusiastic, knowledgeable & appreciative staff members who value the work of volunteers!
Volunteer Application Procedure
Please submit a resume and cover letter (including schedule of availability) via e-mail to museum@kgh.kari.net or mail it to the following address:
Museum of Health Care at Kingston, Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site
32 George Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7
For more information:
Please contact Jenny Stepa, Museum Manager & Program Director, at (613) 548-2419, or by e-mail.