Title:

Winter Break Luminescence 2013 WEX Placement

Departments:

Interpretive Delivery Team

Term of Position:

Mandatory Info Session: (by invitation)

Saturday November 23^rd Time TBC.

Vancouver Aquarium staff will confirm those students selected for the placement by November 30th.

Mandatory Training: (All students must attend both days)

Saturday December 7^th 10am to 3:30pm

Sunday December 15^th 9:00-5:00

Placement Dates(10 students)

December 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30; January 2, 3, 4, 5.

Shift times 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description of Volunteer Opportunity:

·         Supervise ‘Luminescence’ Crafts

·         Face Painting

·         Touchpool demonstrations

·         Supervise ‘Luminescence’ Volunteer Carts

·         Assist staff with ‘Luminescence’ Shows

·         Assist staff cleaning the Goldcorp 4D Theatre

·         Assist staff with visitor surveys

·         Assist staff with office tasks, including laundry and some light cleaning

·         Complete self-led educational modules to increase knowledge of aquatic life

Skills Preferred:

·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated

·         Students currently in Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

·         Genuine interest in working with the public

·         Strong communications skills

·         Experience with delivering excellent customer service

·         Second language an asset

·         Ability to learn quickly from self led activities, studying written documents, and some group activity work.

Please Note: This is not an animal handling position.  Students will have limited contact with marine animals.

Volunteer Benefits:

·         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