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Description:

Health Zone Interpreters bring the Health Zone exhibit to life! As an interpreter, you will help guests do hands-on biology experiments in the L.A.B. (Learning About Biology) space and spend time interacting with them in the exhibit. By facilitating hands-on experiences, you will encourage guests to ask questions, make hypotheses, do science, and discover more about their bodies and their health.

Shifts:
• Daily Shifts (Mon - Fri): 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Weekends (Sat or Sun): 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. OR 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) as we embark on our 40th trip around the sun! Situated in the heart of amiskwacîwâskahikan in Treaty Six Territory and the Métis Homeland, we are the destination to engage Albertans’ hearts and minds in science, with a mission to ignite curiosity, inspire discovery, celebrate science, and change lives.

We take pride in building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Science is for everyone, and the Science Centre team is as diverse as our guests. We encourage Black, Indigenous, and racialized peoples, persons living with disability and neurodiversity, women, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all minority groups to apply.

Please apply online through our website: https://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/get-involved/volunteer/


Qualifications:

An interest in biology, the human body, and health and an outgoing personality are requirements for this position. Previous lab experience will be an asset but is not mandatory. All applicants must be 15 years of age or older with grade 9 science. Volunteer staff are requested to commit to one, 3-5 hour shift per week over a period of three months, or the equivalent of 40 hours.


Training:

All volunteers attend a facility tour and then a department specific training!


Benefits:

An opportunity to develop or enhance job-related skills like communication, customer service, and public relations skills, while having fun, and meeting new people! As well, all TELUS World of Science - Edmonton volunteers receive a number of perks, including free admission, discounts, and more!




Duration: Ongoing
Faculty: All Faculties
Location: Edmonton

Contact:

Name: Katerina Smid
Phone: (780)-452-9100 ext 2234
Email: ksmid@twose.ca

Location:

11211 142 St NW
Edmonton , Alberta
T5M 4A1

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