Opportunities at Mackin House Museum
Open Calls
Throughout the year, we host over 50 events and workshops, four to five exhibitions, artist-in-residence, music performances and more both in Mackin House and out in the community. We are always looking for artists, musicians, bakers, vendors and community leaders to participate in our many offerings. Check out our Open Calls page to see our latest opportunities.
CURRENT OPEN CALLS:
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always seeking volunteers!
Are you interested in playing an active role at Mackin House Museum? Consider joining our dedicated group of volunteers! Mackin House Museum is your museum. By your continued visitation and active support the museum can provide a unique educational facility to the public.
Many of the activities at the museum are accomplished by dedicated volunteers. The tasks range from volunteering at special events, becoming a general assistant, curatorial assistant, gardener and more.
Why Volunteer?
To share your talents and knowledge with Museum visitors and staff
To develop new skills and experience new things
To meet interesting people
To help preserve and promote Coquitlam/Fraser Mills/Maillardville’s cultural and natural heritage
To pursue a specific interest in an area of the Museum’s research and collections
And to gain experience for a future career in museums or other relevant areas
Programming Volunteer:
Assist with set up and take down of events
Helps kids with crafts
Being a greeter during museum events
Giving casual tours
Helping with field trips as needed
Working out booth at city events
Collections Volunteer:
Building archival boxes and book enclosures
Research artifacts
Help fill out object records
Taking artifact photos
Careers
