Title:
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Visitor Experience Gallery Assistant
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Departments:
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Visitor Experience Team
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Term of Position:
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Mandatory Group Interview:
Sunday January 6, 2013 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
*Short listed candidates will be invited for a group interview at the aquarium. Candidates will be contacted by Monday December 17, 2012.
Mandatory Training: Sunday January 13, 2013 from
9:00am – 5:00pm
Group A January 14 – February 2 (5 students)
Specific Dates: January 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, February 1, 2
Group B February 3 - 23 (5 students)
Specific Dates: February 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23
Group C February 24 – March 15 (5 students)
Specific Dates: February 24, 25, 28, March 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15
Shift times 9:15am – 4:00pm
Please Note: Students in Group B and C will need to complete one 6 hour shadow shift prior to their start date.
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Description of Volunteer Opportunity:
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· Kiosk Attendant
· Visitor Surveys
· Crafts
· Operating touch pools
· 4D assistant
· Face painting
· Information Desk Attendant
· Educational Carts
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Skills Preferred:
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· Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated
· Students currently in Grade 10, 11 or 12.
· Genuine interest in working with the public
· Strong communications skills
· Experience with delivering excellent customer service
· Second language an asset
Please Note: This is not an animal handling position. Students will have limited contact with marine animals.
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Volunteer Benefits:
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· Gain customer services and communication skills
· Chance to meet people from all over the world
· Priority placement in the volunteer training
· Gain work experience hours
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