Without passionate and dedicated volunteers our museum would not be what it is today! We encourage student participation each term to help run programs, organize our collection and maintain exhibits. If you are passionate and enthusiastic aboutÌý Earth Sciences, you may want to become a volunteer with us!
Upcoming Volunteer Events & OpportunitiesÌý
Listed below are a handful of volunteer events and opportunities available to any students or staff members wanting an open and insightful experience with the Earth Sciences Museum. Events are usually lengthy and one-time occurrencesÌýbut volunteers have the opportunity to pick a day to lessen the load. Other opportunities at the museum, such as tours, are usually shorter and occur more frequently.Ìý
We have something for everybody! Please look through our tables of volunteer events and opportunities to decide what is best for you.Ìý
Please fill outÌýour form if you would like to become a student volunteer!
If you are not a student or staff member, please email us and ask about current long-term volunteer postings.
Volunteer Events
| ·¡±¹±ð²Ô³ÙÌý | Date and TimeÌý | ³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²ÔÌý | Other InformationÌý |
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| Ancaster Gem and Mineral ShowÌý |
2025Ìý»å²¹³Ù±ð²õ: Saturday, October 4th:Ìý 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, October 5th: 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Ancaster FairgroundsÌý 630 Trinity Road Ancaster, ON |
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University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý Gem and Mineral Show |
2025 dates:Ìý Friday, October 24th: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday, October 25th: 10:00am - 5:00pm |
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Earth Sciences Museum EIT BuildingÌý |
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Gem and Mineral Show |
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University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý Family Day |
2025 dates:Ìý Monday, February 17th: 10:00am - 3:00pm |
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Earth Sciences Museum EIT BuildingÌý |
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| À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Wellington Children's Groundwater Festival |
2025 dates: Friday May 31st; 9:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Thursday, June 3rd-5th: 9:00am - 2:00pm |
Marden ParkÌý 7376 Wellington County Rd 30 Guelph, ON N1H 6J2 |
Other Volunteer Opportunities & ToursÌý
| Tours | Date | Time | Location | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Groups |
Various datesÌý |
Between 8Ìýam and 3Ìýpm |
Earth Sciences Museum and school classrooms | Elementary Group Tours Page |
| High School Groups |
Various dates |
Between 8Ìýam and 3Ìýpm |
Earth Sciences Museum and school classrooms | High School Group Tours Page |
| Other Groups |
Various dates |
Various timesÌý |
Earth Sciences Museum | Other Group Tours Page |