Volunteer at Wonderhub
As a non-profit organization, Nutrien Wonderhub relies on the help of volunteers to deliver on our mission of providing a fun, inclusive environment for children and their grown-ups.
We are lucky to have a team of friendly, hard-working volunteers, but there’s always room for more! Check out our wonder-full volunteer opportunities:
*All new volunteers are required to complete a minimum 6 hours of introductory volunteering (Tier 1) before moving on to the volunteer opportunities below (Tiers 2-4).
All of our volunteers start at Tier 1 in an entry level position. In this level volunteers are introduced to a wide variety of tasks, where they learn about who we are, and what we do as an organization.
Examples of Volunteer activities in this level:
- Create Space Cleaning
- Create Space Program Prep
- Museum Reset
- Greeter
- Visitor Experience Support
Volunteers need to accumulate a minimum of 6 hours of volunteering in this Tier before they move on to Tier 2 – Facilitator Support.
The next level of volunteering is Tier 2 – Facilitator Support. As a Facilitator Support volunteer, you’ll assist and support the delivery of our growing programming menu. Working with our staff and contract Facilitators, you’ll lend a hand during Discovery Visits, Wonder Camps, Storytime and in Create Space and other events held during museum hours.
Examples of Volunteer activities in this level:
- Create Space Animation
- Discovery Visit Support
- Museum Animation Support
- Storytime Support
- Wonder Camps Support
Volunteers need to accumulate a minimum of 12 hours of volunteering in this Tier before they move on to Tier 3 – Independent Facilitation.
The next level of volunteering is Tier 3 – Independent Facilitation. As a Independent Facilitation volunteer, you’ll lead our programs and activities for the general public. Working independently with the support of our staff, you’ll lead activities such as, exhibit animations, storytime, crafts/experiments in Create Space and other events held during museum hours. You will also have the opportunity to work on independent tasks such as data entry and program & prop maintenance.
Examples of Volunteer activities in this level:
- Data Entry (Programming or Visitor Service)
- Exhibit Animation (Storytime, Crafts, Experiments)
- Exhibit Set up for exhibit change over
- Program maintenance and repairs
No hour requirements in this Tier.
The next level of volunteering is Tier 4 – Development & Facilitation. Volunteers who are interested in developing and leading a program independently can submit a proposal to our Education & Outreach Manager who they will work directly with to develop, budget and lead their chosen project. Projects must align with Wonderhub’s strategic goals.
Examples of Volunteer developed and led programs:
- Creative Sprouts (learning about reactive plants, hydroponics and more)
- Creative Tales (Weekly storytime and a craft – theme varies week to week)
- Move to Improve (movement based activities)
No hour requirements in this Tier.
This Tier is great for volunteers who have a special interest that they would like to share, or if they are needing to design and lead a program for schooling.
The Fine Print
- All new volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Orientation session – dates are provided in application form
- All volunteers are required to obtain a Criminal Record Check
- Wonderhub offers volunteer opportunities Tuesday – Sunday, during operating hours, as well as special event after hours opportunities
- Volunteer shifts are a minimum of 2 hours
Contact us
To join our Wonderfied volunteer team and attend a volunteer Information Session, fill out the form using the Apply Now button.
For inquires about the volunteer program please email [email protected]