
Your Campus Connection
Description:
Help children realize the wonderment of discovery through hands-on learning experiences. This is a great opportunity to work with our School Program Instructors in a classroom setting. You will be involved in assisting the instructors with set-up and take down of interpretive program materials, organizing and packing of program kits, and inspiring and motivating students at project stations through guided support.
Special opportunities are also available to work with home school students booked into programs on select Mondays each month, as well as to assist with special themed events.
Positions running September-June:
•Weekdays (Monday - Friday)
•School Programs - Weekdays, Mon to Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (morning and/or afternoon shift) as per bookings
•Home School Programs - One Monday/Month: 10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. as per bookings (morning and/or afternoon shifts)
•Special Themed Events - Various weekdays - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as per event (morning and/or afternoon shifts)
Located in the heart of amiskwacîwâskahikan in Treaty Six Territory and the Métis Homeland, at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) we are a catalyst for lifelong learning, creating a community of curious minds through immersive experiences and connections with the wonders of science.
We take pride in building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Science is for everyone, and the Science Centre team is as diverse as our guests. We encourage Black, Indigenous, and racialized peoples, persons living with disability and neurodiversity, women, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all minority groups to apply.
Be part of an organization that values diverse perspectives, identities, abilities, and expressions. From cosmic discoveries through telescopes to ‘Aha!’ moments under microscopes, join the Science Centre team as we work towards our vision of becoming the trusted hub of science engagement, pushing boundaries and igniting curiosity.
Please apply online through our website: https://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/get-involved/volunteer/
Qualifications:
Previous experience supervising and/or teaching children will enhance our students learning, as will your demonstrated leadership, organizational skills and enthusiasm for the sciences. All applicants must be 15 years of age or older with grade 9 science. Volunteer staff are requested to commit to one, 3-5 hour shift per week over a period of three months, or the equivalent of 40 hours.
Training:
All volunteers begin with a facility tour, and then department specific training!
Benefits:
An opportunity to develop or enhance job-related skills like communication, customer service, and public relations skills, while having fun, and meeting new people! As well, all TELUS World of Science - Edmonton volunteers receive a number of perks, including free admission, discounts, and more!
Duration: Ongoing
Faculty: All Faculties
Location: Edmonton
Location:
11211 142 St NWEdmonton , Alberta
T5M 4A1