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The Volunteer Program has a range of rewarding and interesting volunteer positions. These positions also offer a variety of work schedules, recognizing diverse volunteer lifestyles. Placement in any particular volunteer position depends on the volunteer's interests, skills, qualifications and time schedule, as well as the needs of the museums. All volunteer positions have a written position description that outlines the major duties and responsibilities to be carried out by the person holding that position. Due to space limitations, complete position descriptions are available through the Volunteer Program Administrator.

The following is a list of all Burlington Museums' volunteer positions

Position	Description	Availability
Tour Guide	Leading individuals / groups on tours of Museums	* Tue-Fri (afternoon) * Sun (afternoon) * Special Events * Min. 1 shift a month.
Education Programs Assistant	Assist the Education staff with setup / cleanup of programs Assist with craft component, museum/gallery tour, and at Ireland House, the historic cooking component.	* Weekdays (morning or afternoon) * Min. 2 shifts a month
Conservation Assistant	Examine artifacts & archives Sketch / photograph, record, pack artifacts	* Weekdays
Collections Cataloguer / Registrar	Apply accession numbers to accepted artifacts Research objects Data entry into computer	* Weekdays * Sunday (afternoon) * 1 shift a week
Exhibits Assistant	To assist with installation and dismantling of exhibits both on site and off site. May include research and exhibit preparation.	* Weekdays
Librarian	May include one or more of the following: Maintenance and inventory of library collection Data entry into computer	* Weekdays * Sunday (afternoon)
Researcher	Conduct research / document & compile data / input into computer	* Weekdays * Sunday afternoons ~ may also work off site
Special Events Support	Assist with any of the following: Set up and clean up of event Staff activity tables Serve refreshments Barbecuing Crafts/games Reception/Admissions Gift shop sales Museum tours	* Generally 1 Sunday afternoon a month
Gardening	Plant / weed / maintenance of gardens	* Seasonal
Administrative Assistant	Answer and direct phone inquiries / clerical support Assist with gift shop sales	* Tues-Fri (afternoon) * Sunday (afternoon) * 1 shift a week
Volunteer Program Assistant	Assist the Volunteer Program Administrator with any of the following tasks related to the management of the volunteer program: Clerical tasks Development and distribution of promotional materials Phone calls	* Tues-Fri (morning or afternoon) ~ one shift
Special Events Program Assistant	Assist the Special Events Programmer with clerical tasks and preparation for special events May include assisting the day of the special event	* Special event days (weekends / stat. holidays) * Tues-Fri (morning or afternoon) ~ one shift
Community Outreach	Assist with the promotion of the museums at community events by staffing a museums information booth	*As required, may take place on a weekday / evening / weekend
Camp Assistant	Support and assist staff with educational programs and hands-on activities that are offered to children at March Break Camp and Summer Camps	* Weekdays during March Break and summer
Birthday Party Assistant	Support and assist staff with birthday party activities which include hands-on crafts and games, and museum tours	* Primarily Saturdays / Sundays * As booked
Badge Program Assistant	Support and assist staff with hands-on crafts and museum tours designed for specific badges	* Weekday evenings * As booked

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