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Summer Skirmish | The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary |  To Do Canada
Job Purpose: 

The Military Museums hosts many one-time and re-occurring events throughout the year including lectures, dinners, seasonal events, and exhibitions. We need volunteers to help with all aspect of events including visitor greeting and directing, bar duties, reception, setup and cleanup. Events could include:

  • Lecture Series 
  • Family Day
  • Tanks and Tacos 
  • Stampede
  • Summer Skirmish
  • Navy Days
  • Mystery at the Museums
  • Indigenous Veterans Day  
  • Remembrance Day
  • And much, much more! 
Schedule:  Schedules vary depending on events.
Requirements: 
  • Willing to do a variety of tasks as the event(s) require

Administrative Volunteer (Volunteer Department)

Office Assistant Job Description

Job Purpose: 

The Military Museums Volunteer Department is always looking for volunteers to assist in an administrative capacity. Duties may include: 

-Electronically filing volunteer files
-Scanning and uploading documents
-Reference Checks
-Updating volunteer information documents
-Assisting with the transition to the new Volunteer Management System (Better Impact)

-Graphic design 
-And much, much more depending on interest and skill-set 

Schedule:  Flexible (1 - 2 times/week) 
Requirements: 
  • Comfortable with google suite and excel 
  • Detailed oriented 
  • Comfortable making phone calls

Air Force Museum of Alberta Host

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Job Purpose:

Opened in 2009, the Air Force Museum of Alberta (AFMA) is the newest addition to The Military Museums. The AFMA chronicles the story of Canada’s Air Force through artefacts, models, interactive displays, and unique films.

As a gallery host in the Air Force Museum of Alberta, you are the first point of contact for visitors to the gallery. You will become (if you are not already!) an expert in Canadian Aviation Military History and share your expertise with visitors.

For more information visit this link: https://themilitarymuseums.ca/visit/tmm-galleries/air-force

Position Schedule: Monday - Sunday 10am - 1pm and/or 1pm - 4pm
Position Requirements: 

-Knowledgeable of Canadian Aviation Military History or the desire to learn

-Great customer service and comfortable speaking with the public 

-A passion for history and the stories that come with it 

-A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check

 

Army Museum of Alberta Host

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Job Purpose:

The Army Museum of Alberta (AMA) exhibits Alberta's land force heritage from the 1885 Northwest Rebellion to today's mission in Afghanistan. Some of the themes discussed throughout the AMA include the roles of the medical services, the artillery, chaplains, First Nations individuals and women in the army.

As a gallery host in the AMA, you are the first point of contact for visitors to the gallery. You will become (if you are not already!) an expert in Alberta's Army Military History and share your expertise with visitors.  

For more information visit this link: https://themilitarymuseums.ca/visit/tmm-galleries/army 

Position Schedule: Monday - Sunday 9am - 1pm and/or 1pm - 5pm
Position Requirements: 

-Knowledgeable of Alberta Army Military History or the desire to learn

-Great customer service and comfortable speaking with the public 

-A passion for history and the stories that come with it 

-A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check

Cold War Exhibit Gallery Host

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Job Purpose:

The Air Force Museum of Alberta is home to the Cold War Exhibit housed in a pair of replica Hardened Aircraft Shelters (HAS) on the grounds of The Military Museums in Calgary, Alberta.

As a gallery host in the Cold War Exhibit, you are the first point of contact for visitors to the gallery. You will become (if you are not already!) an expert in Canada's role in the Cold War Era and share your expertise with visitors.

For more information visit this link: https://rcaf.museum/visit/coldwar-museum

Position Schedule: Monday - Sunday 10am - 1pm and/or 1pm - 4pm
Position Requirements: 

-A Cold War Veteran or a high level of knowledge of the Cold War Era and Canada's role in it

-Great customer service and comfortable speaking with the public 

-A passion for history and the stories that come with it 

-A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check

First Special Service Force Host

Job Purpose:

This 5 year renewable exhibit houses a collection of Second World War artifacts, dioramas, storyboards and biographies, along with Post War artifacts, to help viewers understand the history of the FSSF. A mini-theatre loops through a series of documentaries developed by Roger Chabot for viewers to learn more about the Force.  
 
A dossier of historical documents related to the FSSF has been established at the Military Museums Library and Archives for researchers to access on site. 

As a gallery host in the FSSF Exhibit, you are the first point of contact for visitors to the gallery. You will become (if you are not already!) an expert in the FSSF and share your expertise with visitors.

Position Schedule: During the peek hours at The Museums.
Position Requirements: 

-Knowledgeable of the current exhibit or the desire to learn

-Great customer service and comfortable speaking with the public 

-A passion for history and the stories that come with it 

-A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Museum Host

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Job Purpose:

The Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) is Canada's Regular Force tank unit. From the Boer War to Afghanistan the "Strathconas" is the only Canadian Armoured unit to fight in all of Canada’s foreign conflicts.

As a gallery host in the LdSH (RC), you are the first point of contact for visitors to the gallery. You will become (if you are not already!) an expert in the LdSH (RC) gallery and share your expertise with visitors.  

For more information visit this link: https://themilitarymuseums.ca/visit/tmm-galleries/lord-strathcona-s-horse 

Position Schedule: Monday - Sunday 9am - 1pm and/or 1pm - 5pm
Position Requirements: 

-Knowledgeable of the LdSH (RC) regiment or the desire to learn

-Great customer service and comfortable speaking with the public 

-A passion for history and the stories that come with it 

-A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check

Museum Atrium Host

Job Purpose: 

The Military Museums is looking for "Atrium Hosts" to greet visitors, provide a high level explanation of the various galleries, and answer any guest initial questions. Atrium Hosts are responsible for providing a positive and informative experience and overall sense of well-being for all visitors to The Military Museums. 

For this role you do not need to be an expert in military history (although it never hurts!) but you do need to have excellent customer service, not afraid to chat with the public, and a desire to learn a thing or two along the way (because trust me, you will!). 

Schedule:  Monday - Sunday 9am - 1pm and/or 1pm - 5pm 
Requirements: 
  • Excellent visitor service skills;

  • Excellent communication skills; ability to engage and interact with the audience, with an ease of answering questions;

  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others; flexible in your approach;

  • Enjoy working with the public, including youth, children and seniors;

  • Canadian Military History knowledge is an asset;

  • Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check;

Museum Gallery Host (Any)

Job Purpose:  As a Gallery Guide you would be working as a part of a team and giving tours through the galleries and answering questions about Canada's military history. Galleries could include: The Naval Museum of Alberta, The Air-force Museum of Alberta, The Cold War Hanger, Lord Strathcona's Horse Museum, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Museum, The Kings Own Calgary Regiment Museum or the The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Museum.
Schedule:  Monday - Sunday 9am - 1pm and/or 1pm - 5pm
Requirements: 
  • Great customer service and a people person
  • General Canadian Military knowledge and a desire to continually learn more 

Museum Gift Shop Volunteer

Job Purpose:  The Military Museums runs a gift shop for visitors, staff and volunteers. The Gift Shop is operated primarily by volunteers with the support of staff.  The Gift Shop carries unique books, gifts, memorabilia, collectibles and products for children, all items with a military theme. On top of that, the Gift Shop also offers light refreshments such as sandwiches and snacks for those visiting The Museums. Volunteers would assist with all aspects of Gift Shop including processing sales, putting out and organizing stock, and providing assistance to shoppers. 
Schedule:  Monday - Sunday 9am - 1pm and 1pm - 5pm 
Requirements: 
  • Great customer service and a people person
  • Cash handling experience
  • Willing to take initiative
  • Interest in Military History is an asset but not necessary 

Naval Museum of Alberta Host

Job Purpose:

The NMA has the distinction of having the most complete collection of major ship weapons systems in Canada. The Museum also has an extensive collection of archives, artefacts and photographs related to Canadian naval and maritime history which is held in the University of Calgary Library and Archives which is held on site in the same building.

As a gallery host in the Naval Museums of Alberta, you are the first point of contact for visitors to the gallery. You will become (if you are not already!) an expert in Canadian Naval Military History and share your expertise with visitors.

For more information visit this link: https://navalmuseumab.ca/  

Position Schedule: Monday - Sunday 9am - 1pm and/or 1pm - 5pm
Position Requirements: 

-Knowledgeable of Canadian Naval Military History or the desire to learn

-Great customer service and comfortable speaking with the public 

-A passion for history and the stories that come with it 

-A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check

Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Museum Host

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Job Purpose:

Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) is one of three regular force infantry regiments in the Canadian Armed Forces. The mandate of the PPCLI Museum is to preserve, perpetuate and promote the history and heritage of the Regiment in order to educate and inspire the public while increasing cohesion within the Regimental Family.

As a gallery host in the PPCLI gallery, you are the first point of contact for visitors to the gallery. You will become (if you are not already!) an expert in the PPCLI gallery and share your expertise with visitors.  

For more information visit this link: https://themilitarymuseums.ca/visit/tmm-galleries/ppcli

Position Schedule: Monday - Sunday 9am - 1pm and/or 1pm - 5pm
Position Requirements: 

-Knowledgeable of the PPCLI Regiment or the desire to learn

-Great customer service and comfortable speaking with the public 

-A passion for history and the stories that come with it 

-A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check

The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Museum Host

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Job Purpose:

The Calgary Highlanders is a famous and storied regiment that saw significant action in both the First and Second World Wars.

The Calgary Highlanders trace their earliest lineage to another unit, the 103rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles), a militia regiment raised in the City of Calgary in 1910.

As a gallery host in the Calgary Highlanders Museum you are the first point of contact for visitors to the gallery. You will become (if you are not already!) an expert in the Calgary Highlanders and share your expertise with visitors.  

For more information visit this link: https://themilitarymuseums.ca/visit/tmm-galleries/calgary-highlanders

Position Schedule: Monday - Sunday 9am - 1pm and/or 1pm - 5pm
Position Requirements: 

-Knowledgeable of the Calgary Highlanders regiment or the desire to learn

-Great customer service and comfortable speaking with the public 

-A passion for history and the stories that come with it 

-A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check

Weekend Youth Activity Leaders

The Military Museums Foundation Summer Camps | Family Fun Calgary 

Job Purpose: 

The Military Museums is visited by many families throughout the year. On weekends we are looking for individuals who have experience facilitating youth activities to run small military themed crafts, movie showings, and activities for youth that visit. 

Volunteers will contribute ideas and be key in the event activity planning. 

Schedule:  Saturdays and Sundays (1 - 2 times/month)
Requirements: 
  • Experience working with children and youth
  • An interest in military history is an asset
  • Available 1 - 2 weekends/month 

About Us

 

The Military Museums (TMM) is a Canadian Armed Forces tri-service history, heritage, art, research, and educational institution.

 

The Military Museums is dedicated to preserving the memories and traditions of the countless Canadians who proudly served their country through numerous wars and conflicts by their selfless dedication, commitment and courage.

 

Mission: To remember, preserve, and educate; providing a tangible connection to Canadian military history. 

 

Vision: The Military Museums will be a national leader in the preservation, interpretation, and commemoration of Canadian military heritage, and a leading education and research resource.