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Nature Exchange Interpreters bring the Nature Exchange Gallery to life!!

Nature Exchange Interpreters will inspire guests of all ages to become researchers by exploring and learning about the world around them. You will help guests identify the objects they bring in to our trading post using science skills such as comparison and observation.

Shifts:
• Daily Shifts (Mon - Sun) : 9:30 am - 1:30 pm OR 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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:

Your interest and knowledge in Natural Sciences, along with your outgoing personality and strong communication skills, will prompt guests to share their experiences in nature and make connections to our environment. 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 receive 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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