Deadline is NOON Friday Sept 20. No exceptions!! kwatson@sd44.ca
September 2013
RE: Interpretation Work Experience Placement
The
Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting for our Fall 2013 Interpretive Work
Experience Placement. As a work experience student, they will be
working within a team of students, volunteers, and staff to create the ultimate
visitor experience. Their days will be filled with fun and varied tasks and they
will have the opportunity to engage, amaze and inspire thousands of guests of
all ages and from all around the world!
Title:
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Interpretive
Work Experience Placement
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Departments:
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Visitor Experience Team
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Term of Position:
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Mandatory
Training:
Core Training September 29th from 10am to 3:30pm
Specific
department training Mon Oct 7 and Wednesday Oct 9 from 5:30- 9pm
Group A
October
20-22, 27-29, Nov. 3-5, 10-12
Group B
October
23-26, 30-Nov 2, Nov 6-9, and 13-16
Shift
times 10:00
am – 5:00 pm
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Description of
Volunteer Opportunity:
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Daily self-led training modules
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Touchpool demonstrations
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Hosting educational gallery carts
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Face painting and crafts
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Taking visitor surveys
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Assisting with staff-led interpretive shows
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Assisting with office duties such as data entry,
laundry, and some cleaning/tidying of supplies
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Skills Preferred:
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Outgoing,
enthusiastic and self-motivated
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Students currently in Grade 8-12
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Genuine interest in marine life
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Strong communications skills
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Experience with delivering excellent customer service
(or willingness to learn quickly!)
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Second language an asset
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Ability to learn information quickly
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Ability to work effectively in team projects.
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Willingness to lead educational activities in
partners or independently.
Please
note: The
daily self-led training activities require students to complete some written
tests and follow written instructions. The Vancouver Aquarium is committed to
creating an accessible work environment, and we will do our best to
accommodate candidates who require assistance with reading and writing.
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Volunteer Benefits:
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Gain customer services and communication skills
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Chance to meet people from all over the world
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Priority placement in the volunteer training
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Greatly expand your knowledge of the marine world
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Gain work experience hours
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