| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2669 |
| Organization | Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society |
| Position | Animator & Interpreter (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 |
The Animation & Interpretation volunteer stream is an essential part of the interpretive program at Memory Lane Heritage Village bringing to life the 1940s on the Eastern Shore. The volunteer stream involves the following adult volunteer roles: - Animation: people in period clothing recreating life in the 1940s. - Costuming: people who sew, knit, and mend the replica period clothing. - Guiding: people in period clothing who engage and facilitate group visits and school trips. There are also roles for young people as animators and youth guides, as well as "Cookies" - costumed helpers in the Cookhouse who clean tables, restock cutlery, and help to tidy up. Roles in this volunteer stream are suitable for young people of all ages. Youth under 15 often particularly enjoy animator roles and volunteer with other members of their family. |
| Training Details | Training will be role related and mostly on-the-job. |
| Minimum Duration | 3 months or less |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail | Whenever available during the summer season - June through September - when the Heritage Village is open to the public (Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30am-4pm). You can volunteer for a whole day or a morning/afternoon. Group/ bus/school tours are normally booked well in advance and a schedule can be provided at the beginning of the summer season. Animators are also needed for a few special events during the off-season such as A Walk Through Christmas Past held during the end of November. |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, Families, 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 |
| Area(s) of Interest | Animals/Pets, Arts/Culture, Children/Youth, Heritage/Museum, Special Events |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking/Presentation Skills, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Playing |
| 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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