There are always things that need done at the museum so we can always use some help. No previous experience is necessary for many of these jobs and we look forward to adding you to our team!
High school students are welcome to do any of their 40 community hours with us.
We need volunteers for the following positions, click to see details and a job description:
If we you would like to volunteer at the museum please download and fill out the following form. We will contact you within a week to discuss your
To fill out and mail in, right click and save the Volunteer
Application in PDF format to
your
desktop. Print and fill out.
To fill out on the computer and e-mail. Right click on Volunteer Application in WORD format and save it to your desktop. Open file. Fill out form. E-mail to meafordmuseum@meaford.ca.
To download a pdf of our Volunteer Manual click on the link. 
A Volunteer Manual. (2.6 MB)
Gardener
Responsible To: Curator
Location: Museum gardens
Hours of Work: Flexible as needed; seasonal
Qualifications: Basic knowledge of gardening and flowers. A knowledge of herbs and heritage flowers would be an asset.
Job Description:
Volunteers needed to assist with the development and cultivation of the Museum's gardens and light outdoor maintenance.
Archives/Typing Volunteer
Responsible To: Curator
Location: Museum
Hours of Work: Open hours; flexible
Qualifications: Knowledge of basic word processing and spreadsheet programs; an eye for detail
Job Description:
Assist the staff in recording, cataloguing and care of archival materials located in the Museum's Archives. On-the-job training is provided. Specific projects need to be completed
Education Volunteer
Responsible To: Curator
Location: Museum/ Classroom
Hours of Work: Flexible development time; Booked children's tours or classroom visits.
Qualifications: Should enjoy interacting with children aged 4 - 17.
Job Description:
Development and execute school tours and school aged children's programming.
Fundraising Volunteer
Responsible To: Curator/ Fund-raising Sub-Committee
Location: Variable based on job needs
Hours of Work: Flexible
Qualifications: Knowledge of how fund-raising works on a small town scale or on a larger more cooperate scale is an asset but not necessary; innovative and creative mind
Job Description:
Attend meetings to generate ideas or take on responsibility for a fund-raising activity. You can also just come to an event for a couple of hours and help out. Assist at Museum Events as required.
Museum Custiodian
Responsible To: Curator
Location: Museum
Hours of Work: Flexible; job must be completed once a week
Qualifications: Dependent on the type of cleaning being done
Job Description:
You can do one of the cleaning jobs, or all of them. Jobs required include:
- Floor Cleaning
- Window/Glass Cleaning
- Dusting
- Bathroom Cleaning
- Kitchen area cleaning
- other tasks as requested