Come volunteer at the NNMHC! It’s a great way to meet new people in the community, gain skills, and make a valuable contribution. We have many opportunities available, including helping out at the front desk, in the museum gallery and shop, in the fundraising department, at events, or general administrative work. Please check back often for specific volunteer job postings (below), or contact us at 604 777 7000 for more information.
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School Program volunteers
The Museum is currently seeking volunteers to assist with education programs. One of the education programs in need of volunteers is the field trip Taiken. This program lets students experience the history of Japanese Canadian interment and redress through a film, gallery tour, speaker and cultural activity. Volunteers of all ages are needed who are interested in speaking to youth about the Japanese Canadian experience, especially with regards to Japanese Canadian internment during World War Two. Volunteers could be an interment survivor, family member of survivor, or a student of Canadian history. Also needed are volunteers to teach Japanese cultural activities including Origami and Japanese Calligraphy. Field trips usually take place on weekdays and volunteers can come in as often as they choose.
For more information or to become a volunteer contact Raymond Nakamura at:
604.777.7000 ext 110 or learning@nikkeiplace.org
We are looking for volunteers to help in the museum shop, which offers Japanese Canadian books, films, and handmade crafts. Duties include customer service, sales, pricing and inventory. Shifts are minimum 2 hours per week with a commitment of at least 3 months. Shop hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11am-5pm.
