VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are the heart of our organization. We would love for you to become part of our team.

Volunteer with Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives

Welcome to volunteering with KLMA!

It’s our hope that when you volunteer at the KLMA you are engaged with an active committee and inspired by the amazing, one of a kind objects in our collection.

With our large number of visitors, and extensive collections of over 14,000 objects, 10,000 photos, and 11,000 archives, we need additional help to inspire curiosity, make new discoveries, and share wonder. As a volunteer you will join our already diverse and vibrant volunteer community that brings a variety of different skills and experiences to the KLMA. We would be delighted for you to join our enthusiastic team.

The KLMA recognizes that as a volunteer you give your time, abilities and enthusiasm freely to help us. We appreciate this significant support and aim to provide personal fulfilment and expand social networks through active engagement. As a KLMA volunteer, you will have wonderful time as a valued, indispensable part of our team that strives to create a welcoming environment for our many visitors. In return, we hope to give you an opportunity to explore our vast collections, to learn new things, and to share your skills and interests while making great new friends.

As a museum Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of the museum's activities that enrich local history, from educational programs to community events and receptions.

After submitting your application, we will connect with you to review your application and discuss your volunteer role further.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with KLMA!

Adult Application
Youth Application
Volunteer Rights & Responsibilites

Volunteer Opportunities

“Our community needs its Museum—and the Museum needs our community.”

“The Museum is entering a new chapter that relies on community involvement. We are expanding our volunteer team to help preserve and strengthen this important community resource.”

Docents (Tour guides)

  • Docents engage audiences individually and in groups.

  • Knowledge of the exhibits is required to showcase museum exhibits and promote upcoming events effectively.

  • Must be an Adult Volunteer to apply.

  • Training is provided.

  • 4 hour shift

Volunteer Gift Shop & Visitor Services

Opening Duties (Start of Shift):

  • Unlock doors (if required)

  • Turn on lights

  • Turn on Square terminal

  • Ensure cash float is correct

  • Check gift shop displays

  • Restock merchandise if required

  • Ensure brochures are stocked

  • Check reception area for cleanliness

Throughout the Day:

Visitor Reception

  • Welcome visitors

  • Answer telephone

  • Take messages

  • Answer general questions

  • Provide self-guided tour brochures

  • Direct visitors to exhibits

Gift Shop

  • Process admissions

  • Process gift shop sales

  • Process event ticket sales

  • Handle cash and make change

  • Process debit/credit payments using Square

Memberships & Donations

  • Assist with memberships

  • Accept monetary donations

  • Complete collection donation forms

Building Support

  • Operate wheelchair lift (trained volunteers only)

  • Monitor visitor safety

  • Notify staff of maintenance concerns

Customer Service

  • Assist visitors courteously

  • Refer difficult situations to the appropriate person

  • Follow Museum procedures regarding disruptive or intoxicated visitors

Closing Duties:

  • Balance cash

  • Tidy gift shop

  • Restock shelves

  • Turn off Square terminal

  • Turn off lights

  • Lock doors (if required)