Volunteering at the Village is educational, rewarding, challenging and fun! There are many areas for which you can volunteer. Costumed interpretation, school programs, special events like Haunted Village and Canada Day, or working with artifacts are just some of the opportunities we offer. Our current volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and range in age from 14 to over 70.
Discover all the benefits of volunteering at the Burnaby Village Museum: make new friends; increase your knowledge of history and heritage; gain valuable work experience in a new field and connect with your community. Our Volunteers:
Volunteers here at the Village also enjoy complimentary lunches, special discounts and promotions, ongoing professional development opportunities, and invitations to volunteer recognition and VIP events. Costumed Interpretation and School Program Volunteers are also provided with historical costumes while working on site.
Working as part of the Burnaby Village Museum camps team, volunteers ensure that children ages 5-12 gain an appreciation of the Museum and local history. Camps usually run at Spring Break and during July and August. Camp Volunteers meet and greet participants and interact with children throughout the day. Camp Volunteers prepare and assist with crafts and participate in games and other heritage activities. Volunteers may be asked to work with individual participants or with groups of children.
Exhibit Interpretation Volunteers assist on-site when the Museum is open to the general public, usually from May-September and November through to early January. Volunteers dress in Burnaby Village Museum shirts and are usually stationed in homes and businesses in the Village. They make visitors feel welcome and engage them in learning through informal conversations. These volunteers may also lead interpretive activities for the general public, which may also involve the volunteer dressing in historical costume.
The Burnaby Village Museum is the primary historical resource for the City of Burnaby. It encourages understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of and participation in Burnaby’s unique history. The Museum fosters a shared sense of community and identity for the citizens of Burnaby and visitors.
