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Current Volunteers Opportunities
Visitor Services Volunteers, Gardening Volunteers
Visitor Services Volunteer
Role Description:
A Visitor Services Volunteer has the pleasure of working at the Visitor Services desk and greeting our visitors as they enter. This unique opportunity allows you to interact directly with our visitors and start them off with a friendly MoD welcome. As a Visitor Services Volunteer you will:
- Welcome and orient visitors to exhibits, activities, facilities, and experiences.
- Process payments with the iPad for admission, gift shop purchases, memberships, etc.
- Answer the phone and direct messages to the appropriate staff.
- Inform visitors about upcoming programs, events, and exhibitions.
- Inform and direct visitors to local amenities.
- Record Visitor comments.
Benefits to the Volunteer and Museum:
Assistance at the Visitor Services desk allows the Visitor Services Coordinator to dedicate more time to completing and organizing other duties and roles related to Visitor Services at the Museum of Dufferin. As a volunteer you will receive:
- A free MoD Membership
- Early invites to events and programs
- 10% off Gift Shop purchases* (*excluding consigned artworks)
- Bi-monthly e-newsletters with information on programs and events
Requirements:
- Criminal reference check is required.
- Experience in a customer service role or answering phones is an asset.
- Experience in using a tablet device and computer is an asset.
- Experience with money and good math skills is an asset.
Time Commitment:
- 11am-4pm (5 hours) – 2 Saturdays each month *priority to fill* OR
- 11am-4pm (5 hours) – 1 day+ per week between Tuesday – Saturday OR
- 11am- 2pm (3 hours) – 1 day+ per week between Tuesday – Saturday OR
- 2pm-4pm (2 hours) – 1 day+ per week between Tuesday – Saturday OR
Gardening Volunteer
Role Description:
A Gardening Volunteer has the pleasure of working on our beautiful grounds, with our interpretive garden, and with our flower beds and walking paths. Some tasks may involve:
- Watering
- Planting
- Pruning
- Weeding
- Mulching
Benefits to the Volunteer and Museum:
As a volunteer you will receive:
- A free MoD Membership
- Early invites to events and programs
- 10% off Gift Shop purchases* (*excluding consigned artworks)
- Bi-monthly e-newsletters with information on programs and events
Requirements:
- Criminal reference check is required.
- Experience in gardening is an asset.
- Able to work outdoors.
- Ability to work with gardening tools.
- Ability to lift mulch bags.
Time Commitment:
- 1 – 2 times a week between May – September (schedule is flexible).
- You can decide your hours so long as they fall between Tuesday – Saturday (9am-4pm).
The MoD greatly appreciates monetary gifts made at any time. An Income tax receipt can be issued for donations of $50 or more. There are a number of ways to donate:
Donate In Person
Donations can also be made by cash, cheque, debit or credit at our visitor services desk.
Donate Online
Make a donation through our website. (Secure/Encrypted payment is through our online store).
Donation through Membership
You can make a donation when you sign-up or renew a MoD membership by mail (cheque or cash only) or in person.
Project-specific giving, Planned Giving and the MoD Trust Fund
A number of meaningful options are available to support the MoD through donations toward a specific project, program or department within the Museum; through a planned giving/estate planning arrangement, or by making a donation to the MoD’s Trust Fund. To find out more about your options and our current needs, or to discuss the details of a donation, please contact our Director, Cody Joudry at cjoudry@dufferincounty.ca or 519-941-2816 x2514.
Please note: we cannot accept credit card payments over the phone.
Become a Member and support the MoD!
Your support allows the MoD to continue to showcase the history and culture of Dufferin County, and to provide an exceptional visitor experience. Learn more about our membership program here.
Memberships can be purchased online, in-person at our visitor services desk, or by mail.
Questions about our membership program can be directed to: info@dufferinmuseum.com.
The MoD is pleased to take part in the County of Dufferin’s community engagement platform Join in Dufferin. Visit the site to get involved in MoD initiatives, and help shape the future of your local museum. Registration/sign up is required.
JOIN IN NOW!The Museum of Dufferin selects 2-3 vendors each year to be featured in our Gift Shop on a 3 or 4-month contract. Vendors are chosen once per year. Applications are kept on file for future vendor selection, so you only need to apply once! Museum staff will input your inventory into our POS system, set up your display, sell your merchandise, and let you know when a restock is necessary. The Museum of Dufferin takes a 25%+HST commission on each item sold. If you have any questions, please email info@dufferinmuseum.com.
Prioritizing Inclusivity & Local Vendors: The MoD supports and celebrates BIPOC-owned businesses, Queer-owned businesses and businesses owned by persons with disabilities. There is an option to self-identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ or a person with disabilities on our application form, however there is no obligation to. The MoD also seeks to support local artists and makers. Anyone can apply to be a vendor in the MoD gift shop, however, priority will be given to those mentioned above.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities for the Museum of Dufferin. We believe it’s important to integrate these principles into the services we deliver. We continue to take steps to ensure marginalized and underrepresented groups are represented at the museum.
“Equity is a principle and process that promotes fair conditions for all persons to fully participate in society. It recognizes that while all people have the right to be treated equally, not all experience equal access to resources, opportunities or benefits. Achieving equality does not necessarily mean treating individuals or groups in the same way, but may require the use of specific measures to ensure fairness.” – Canada Council for the Arts
Please fill out the form below to apply to be a vendor. Museum staff will only contact vendors that are selected to be in the gift shop that year.
For any artists, organizations or collectives who wish to apply for an exhibition in the Silo or Lodge Galleries at the MoD, we encourage you to read the Museum of Dufferin Exhibition Policy first. Once you have done so, please fill out the form below.
Exhibition Proposals are deliberated bi-annually. You will receive a confirmation email when your form has been submitted successfully.