Become a Museum Volunteer today!

The museum is looking for anyone with a passion for history and it's preservation. Below you will find a list describing some of the many positions currently available. Click on the Word Document Icon to download a questionnaire that includes more information about the position. The questionnaire will work with Microsoft office and you can type your answers right into the document!

Our current volunteers are a diverse and talented group of people, who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience with others, making friends, and experiencing one of the most exciting and rewarding volunteer programmes in the city. We'd love for you to join our team! Look over the positions below to see what you might be interested in helping out with.

QUESTIONNAIRES

Please sent your completed questionnaire(s) or general questions to: crpmuseum.volunteer@gmail.com.

At the Museum in Riverdale Farm.

Volunteer Docent:

A docent acts as a host to the public visiting the CRPMuseum exhibits on display at the Zookeeper’s Cottage in Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St., Toronto). Permanent museum exhibits include maps, artifacts and photographs associated with the history Cabbagetown-Regent Park. The museum also puts on temporary exhibits whose subject matter is of interest to our visitors.

Off-site Storage Facility at 156 Winchester St.

Volunteer Research:

Our researchers work both in the museum office and off-site doing archival research and community interaction to collect and document information about the ongoing history of Cabbagetown-Regent Park.

Volunteer Data Entry or Registrar:

Working with the ever-expanding collection, the volunteer will assist in documenting, accessioning and storing the collection.

Volunteer Fundraiser:

Our fundraisers usually work in groups to brainstorm ideas for upcoming local festivals or create a museum event. Since every event is different, the museum seeks people with a variety of backgrounds who can help create fun, unique and memorable time for our guests. The volunteers would dedicate a concentrated amount of time in planning and carrying out a single event.

Volunteer Grant Writer:

The grant writer researches potential grants, funders, partnerships and donations through foundations, corporations or companies. They ensure the museum meets the standards of the grants and writes or assists in writing applications and proposals for funding in areas such as staffing and collection management.