1. Recreation Facility Services Volunteer Services Program
Volunteer Position Description:
Position Title: Pyramid Host
Muttart Conservatory
Purpose/Goals of Position: To assist the Public Interpretation & Educational Programs staff with the delivery
accurate, interesting and appropriate information to ‘drop in’ patrons of the
Muttart Conservatory as well as the delivery of small group tours.
Purpose/Goals of Unit: To provide interpretation of Edmonton’s history through personal interpretive
services to drop-in visitors and to provide interpretation of botany, local and
exotic wildlife to drop-in visitors.
Responsibilities: - To attend all training sessions and orientations.
- To review and become familiar with all training materials
- To accurately communicate specific facts and sources of information as
directed by your Volunteer Supervisor.
- To provide quality customer service to all Muttart patrons and be available to
answer questions.
- To record your volunteer hours in www.myvolunteerpage.com as directed by
your Volunteer Supervisor
- To communicate any problems as they arise
Training & Supervision: - New Volunteer Orientation Session
- Muttart Volunteer Training Session
- Pyramid Host Training Session
- Facility Manuals and supporting materials
Requirements: - 18 years or older
- Completion of the 12th grade
- Completion of an Edmonton Police Information Check
- Knowledge and experience working in a horticultural environment.
- Knowledge and experience interpreting in a living history museum
- Post secondary education in Science or Education an asset
- Willingness to share and learn new skills.
- Ability to take direction from staff members.
- Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
Health & Safety: -Volunteers may be required to stand for long periods
-Volunteers will be coming into contact with flowers and plants from diverse
origins (pollen/dander/thorns all factors)
- Volunteers are required to review their Hazard Assessment
Benefits: -Volunteers will have the opportunity to apply diverse skill sets in a unique and
challenging volunteer environment.
Muttart School Programs Assistant June 2009

2. -Volunteers will have access to training opportunities
-Volunteers will receive a letter of reference for their contributions
-Volunteers will receive an invitation to the annual Muttart Volunteer Celebration
Time Commitment: Minimum of one, three hour shift per week
Length of Appointment: One year, after which volunteers will be required to reapply for the position.
A three month probationary period is in effect for this volunteer position.
Supervisor Contact: Aurea Siemens
496-6919 / aurea.siemens@edmonton.ca
Muttart School Programs Assistant June 2009