Lynde House Museum Volunteer
(Whitby Historical Society, Lynde House Museum & Warren General Store)
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Position ID: V-OSH0365
Last Modified: 05 May 2022
Last Full Update: 05 May 2022
Opportunity Details: Lynde House Museum Volunteer
| Contact | Lisa Johnson, Museum Manager, Whitby Historical Society; Phone: 905-665-3131; Email: info@lyndehousemuseum.com |
| Duties | Hosting Guided Tours * Helping with Community Events * Caring for Heritage Kitchen Garden NOTE: Due to a high response, applications for High School hours are currently closed. |
| More Info Link | https://www.lyndehousemuseum.com/ |
| Benefits | Make new friends with similar interests * contribute to the community * develop a sense of belonging and purpose |
| Clients | General Public and Tourists |
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 101 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Culture & Heritage ; Music & Performing Arts |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event ; Short Term ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning, Afternoon |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Location | Lynde House Museum, 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, ON L1N 4L6 |
| Number of Positions | Whitby 24 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - Tour Guides will receive training ; Training is required - Tours Guides must complete training ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job - Event Volunteers will be trained at the event |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Cost | $0 |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
Agency Details: Whitby Historical Society, Lynde House Museum & Warren General Store
| Office Phone | 905-665-3131 |
| info@lyndehousemuseum.com | |
| Website | www.lyndehousemuseum.com |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Whitby Historical Society, Lynde House Museum & Warren General Store; 900 Brock Street St S Whitby, ON Canada L1N 4L6 |
