Pier 21 Society Volunteer Position: Tour Guide / Interpreter

Position Summary:

Provide guided tours of Pier 21’s Exhibition Hall to the general public as well as to special groups including Pier 21 Alumni and education groups.

Responsibilities:

Animate museum space proactively.
Deliver 25-minute guided tour of Pier 21’s Exhibition Hall every hour on the half hour to the general public.
Provide guided tours of the Exhibition Hall to special groups such as Pier 21 Alumni and education groups.
Encourage Pier 21 alumni and family members to visit the Scotiabank Research Centre.
Continuously develop knowledge of the content of the museum through regular reading of Tour Resource Binder as well as relevant books and articles.
Monitor and assist visitors on an as needed basis.
Report any concerns to the Manager of Visitor Services or to the Visitor Services Team Leader.

Required Skill/Experience:

Excellent command of the English or French language.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Genuine interest and knowledge relating to Canadian immigration history and World War II.
Punctuality.
Approachability.

Previous teaching/interpretation/public speaking experience considered an asset.

Occurrence

Time/Place: Work must occur during the hours of operation of Pier 21’s Exhibition Hall.

Length of Commitment:Flexible, minimum of 3 hours per week. Tours generally occur every hour on the half hour.

Working Conditions: Work occurs in the Rudolph P. Bratty Exhibition Hall. Standing and walking required.

Benefits:

Free admission to permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Experience working in a positive museum environment.
Gained experience in the field of public speaking and museum interpretation.
Monthly Pier 21 The Porthole newsletter updates.
Annual volunteer luncheon (held in spring).
Invitation to special events.
Opportunity to meet new people and be part of a team.
Satisfaction of knowing that your help is making a positive contribution to the Pier 21 organization.

Training & Supervision

Training/Preparation: Museum welcome and general orientation provided by the Volunteer coordinator. Tasks specific training provided by the Manager of Museum Visitor Services or by the Museum Visitor Services Team Leader.

Supervision: This position reports the Manager of Museum Visitor Services, or to the Museum Visitor Services Team Leader.

Requirements

Clear Criminal Record check and Vulnerable Sector Search
Clear Child Abuse registry Search

Apply by Email: jveale@pier21.ca

Apply by Mail:
Attention: Joanna Veale
Manager of Museum Visitor Services
Pier 21 Society
1055 Marginal Road
Halifax, N.S., B3H 4P6