Are you interested in Vancouver’s unique heritage properties and looking for an opportunity to peek inside?
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist at our annual Heritage House Tour – returning in-person this year as Heritage Discovery Day and House Tour! Join us in delivering a highly popular full day tour engaging the community of one of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods. Volunteers will meet like-minded generous volunteers and engage with diverse and curious participants.
Location: Strathcona, various locations to be updated later
Event Date: Sunday, June 4th
Time commitment: 4 hour shift on event day + 1-hour training session.
Roles Available:
- Ticket Checker – stationed at the house/property entrance. Responsible for checking tickets, enforcing tour rules for entry, and managing capacity
- House Attendant – stationed within a room(s). Responsible for guiding participants through the room at a reasonable pace, answering questions, and ensuring the safety of participants and security of the house
- Information Table – stationed outdoors. Responsible for directing participants, answering questions, and sharing VHF materials
Additionally, VHF is seeking House Lead volunteers who have previously volunteered for a House Tour and/or have experience supervising and directing a team. This position can be a full-day shift (8 hours) or half day shift and will have an additional in-person training session. Those that express previous experience, skills, and interest may be offered the role.
Qualifications:
- 16+ years of age
- Positive and friendly attitude with great inter-personal skills and eager to connect with diverse audiences
- Able to take direction and manage tasks independently
- Willing and comfortable enforcing rules to the public
- Knowledge about heritage, architecture or history is not necessary, but very welcome
Support: Volunteers report to the Administration and Program Coordinator and will be supported on-site by a lead volunteer and other VHF staff members. Questions can be directed to caroline@vancouverheritagefoundation.org.
Volunteers will be provided with pre-event training, a t-shirt, a ticket to attend the tour when off-shift (non-transferrable), as well as snacks and beverages. Volunteer shifts will be for half a day and volunteers are welcome and encouraged to participate in the tour before/after their shift.
Learn more about our past House Tours.