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Oakville Oakville
Board Member   Burlington 
Burlington Museum Foundation

Roles and Responsibilities

●      Serve as an ambassador for the Burlington Museums Foundation (BMF) and the Museums of Burlington.

●      Support the annual objectives of the Burlington Museums Foundation.

●      Actively participate in decision-making at Board meetings

●      Promote the Museums of Burlington in the community and actively seek opportunities to partner with businesses and other community initiatives.

●     Assist with the design and execution of a new signature event 

●      Steward donors and prospective donors, build relationships and cultivate funding. opportunities, emphasizing diversity in donor engagement.

●      Assist personally in soliciting gifts and grants from individuals, foundations, corporations and other resources, fostering a diverse range of supporters.

●      Use personal expertise and abilities to benefit the BMF (when applicable)

●      Recruit and elect new Directors with an interest in heritage, culture and philanthropy, ensuring diverse representation in leadership.

●      Volunteer and serve on committees (when applicable)

●      Commit to up to 3-5 hours a month in supporting BMF including meetings, events and Board meeting preparation.

●      Attend Board meetings regularly (1 per month)

●      Promote and participate in events held by the BMF

●      Admit annually members of the BMF Board

●      Commit to a two-year term minimum, ensuring diversity and equitable continuity.

 

 

Event Coordinator   Burlington  Oakville 
Oakville Festivals of Film and Art

The Volunteer Event Coordinator will assist with setting up for OFFA events, and  hand out pamphlets and other information, and be able to assist with our Name That Movie Game. Some familiarity with laptops, social media and digital marketing would be useful. Previous event coordination experience required. These events could be evenings and weekends or weeknights.

Oakville Galleries, Centennial Square
Oakville Galleries - Centennial Square (120 Navy Street)

Visitor Services Volunteers are key members of the front of house team and serve as ambassadors of Oakville Galleries through their regular contact with members of the public at our location at Centennial Square (120 Navy Street, Oakville). They are trained volunteers interested in leading groups of visitors of all ages through the current exhibitions, opening conversations, and expanding the visitors’ experience with an appreciation for art. They ensure that visitors are informed of upcoming exhibitions, workshops and special programs, and OG membership benefits.

Ideal Candidates Should:

  • Have a strong interest in art and some familiarity with modern and contemporary art history
  • Are comfortable leading exhibition tours, providing information about the work of the contemporary artists, and facilitating discussions about current exhibitions to members of the public  
  • Have strong English verbal and written communication skills 
  • Have a warm and positive attitude
  • Be responsible, hard-working, and enthusiastic  
  • Be 21 years of age or older 
  • Be committed to one day of volunteering per week for either a 6 or 12 month volunteer term
  • Be willing to provide a background check through your local police station      

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Visitor Services and Tours

  • Greet visitors and introduce them to Oakville Galleries’ exhibitions and programs
  • Initiate discussions about and lead tours of the exhibitions on view
  • Provide information for Oakville Galleries' educational and public programs
  • Promote Oakville Galleries membership programs                                                                                     
  • Maintain attendance records and complete daily task checklist
  • Open and close the gallery spaces on time
  • Provide assistance to internal departments as needed
  • Attend necessary training and planning meetings

Artwork & Facility Security

  • Ensure all works on view are safe and secure
  • Monitor visitors to the gallery and advise visitors of gallery policies when necessary
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the gallery space and report any issues to the Exhibition & Collection Managers
  • Track the condition of works on view and report any damages or conservation issues immediately to the Exhibition & Collection Manager
  • Prepare incident reports for and communicate security issues to the Deputy Director



Virtual or In-Person Mentor   Burlington  Halton Hills  Milton  Oakville 
Halton Children's Aid Society, Burlington Office
Halton community

Are you interested in making a positive impact in the Halton community? Do your friends and family tell you that you're great with children and youth? Why not consider sharing your spare time, skills and laughter with a child or youth in need in your community? Our volunteers act as positive role models to children and youth of all ages throughout Halton. In as little as a few hours a month, you can make a significant difference in the life of a child or youth.  
 
The Halton CAS is dedicated to developing mentorship relationships that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from diverse groups including from Black, 2SLGBTQ, First Nations, Inuit and Metis persons.  
 
Physical distancing does not have to mean social disconnection – we have adjusted and adapted to ensure mentors and mentees continue their relationships while they may be separated due to Coronavirus COVID-19.

Halton Hills. Halton Hills Cultural Centre and Library, Helson Gallery
Town of Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church Street Georgetown ON
Volunteer docents staff the Helson Gallery during public hours and engage visitors through discussion and interaction.
Halton Hills. Recreation & Parks
Halton Hills Cultural Centre - 9 Church Street (located in Downtown Georgetown)
- attend and actively participate in ongoing docent trainings 
- engage visitors in conversations and dialogues regarding the museum's collections and temporary exhibitions 
- ensure memorable and positive visits, including ensuring comfort and safety of visitors while fostering educational growth 
- participate in specialized programs that may be developed (i.e. Docents in the Schools, Speakers Bureau, Drawing in Galleries, Family Tour etc.)  
- seek clarification and guidance from Cultural Centre staff when needed