Get Involved

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to get involved with your community and make a difference. It also provides valuable support to things that matter. There are many different positions and areas in need of assistance at the Grimsby Museum and we work with volunteers to ensure they are enjoying what they are working on. No previous work experience required. All necessary training is provided. Learn something new or utilize your current skill set. Youth, adult and senior volunteers are all welcome and valued.

 

Volunteer from home (transcribing)

Transcribe The Grimsby Museum's archives from home.

 

Join our team of volunteer transcribers. Complete the application form and someone will be contact with you soon. 

 

Email The Grimsby Museum for more information about the volunteer from home project.

 

 

Collections Assistant
 Possible duties:
  • cataloguing
  • condition reports
  • transcribing documents
  • exhibition assistance
  • data entry
  • photography
  • scanning
  • research
  • inventory
Education Assistant
 Possible duties:
  • children's camps
  • workshops
  • field trips
  • assist with preparing lesson plans and developing programmes
  • preparing crafts and activities
Special Event Assistant
 Possible duties:
  • event set up and take down
  • event promotion
  • museum docent
  • preparing crafts and activities
  • photography
Additional positions and skills needed
  • gallery docent
  • actor and actresses
  • administration
  • carpentry
  • seamstress
  • gift shop attendant
  • photographer
  • writer
  • researcher
  • graphic design
  • ECE experience
  • Teaching experience

Have a skill set that's not mentioned and would like to volunteer your talents? Please let us know.

Support Us
Donations support the development of the Museum and the care and preservation of our artifact collection. Donations also provide assistance for education programs and community events. Support The Grimsby Museum and help ensure our past has a future.

 

Annual operating fund

The annual operating fund is the money that is required to cover day to day operating expenses.

Capital reserve fund
A capital reserve is a type of account on the Museums balance sheet that is reserved for long-term capital investment projects or other large and anticipated expenses that will be incurred in the future.
Endowment fund
An endowment fund is an investment fund established by a foundation that makes consistent withdrawals from invested capital. Endowment funds are typically funded entirely by donations that are deductible for the donors.  The Museum's endowment fund is through The Niagara Community Foundation.

 

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