| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2673 |
| Organization | Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society |
| Position | Event Help (Adult & Youth) |
| Location | 5435 Clam Harbour Road, Lake Charlotte, NS, Canada |
| Impact Statement | Volunteers are the life force of the Heritage Society. The Society is directed by a group of dedicated volunteers, and in every facet of its work, volunteers are critical. Our volunteers are a diverse and talented group of people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience with others, giving back to their community, and preserving the heritage of the Eastern Shore for generations to come. |
| Description |
Work in this volunteering stream is essential to delivering the dynamic program of events put on at Memory Lane Heritage Village throughout the year. Events are fundamental to attracting people from the local community and visitors from further afar, and are a significant contribution to the financial stability of the Heritage Village. Visitors to these events hugely benefit from and value their interactions with volunteers. Volunteers serve as the friendly face of the Village: engaging visitors, pointing them in the right direction, answering practical questions, and generally being warm and helpful. Roles include: - Admissions/Information Table Worker - Cash Handler - Creative Programming Worker (face painting, craft activities) - Greeter - Event Booth Worker - Event Setup/Takedown Support - Musician - Parking Attendant Some roles are suitable for young people, generally those 12-18 but we always approach age in relation to a particular role on a case by case basis. |
| Training Details | Training will be role related and mostly on-the-job. |
| Minimum Duration | 3 months or less |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail |
As and when needed for events. Most events take place during the daytime and at weekends but occasionally events take place during evening hours or on weekdays. At events which last all day, volunteers might choose to help for the full duration or just for the morning/afternoon. |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, Families, A Newcomer, Older Adult, Youth |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Heritage/Museum, Food/Hospitality, Special Events |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Sensitivity, Flexibility, Managing Money |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://visitmemorylane.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Emma Gascoigne |
| Phone | (902) 845-1937 |
| Address | 5435 Clam Harbour Road Lake Charlotte, B0J 2L0 |
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