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Current Volunteers Opportunities
Earth & Fire: Clay and Glass Festival Volunteers
Description:
Earth & Fire: Clay and Glass Festival is a vibrant fusion of tradition and innovation, where artisans and enthusiasts alike converge to explore the boundless possibilities of clay and glass as artistic and functional mediums. Your volunteer support at this special event will ensure that the day is a success!
Duration: Saturday September 20th, 2025, 8am – 6pm. *Select a preferred timeslot in the application form.
Why volunteer might want to consider taking this opportunity:
- Free entry to Earth and Fire Festival
- Invitations to staff and volunteer events (e.g. walks, picnics)
- Records and/or references of volunteer service and recognition at special events
Volunteer type position is suitable for: Any Age
Duties / Roles / Activities: We’re looking for people to help us with the following activities
- Information Desk
- Provide event information, answer questions, and assist with any issues that arise during the event.
- Craft Stations
- Help with logistics during workshops, including setting up materials and managing attendee flow.
- Sustainability Volunteers
- Help with waste management, recycling, and making sure the event is eco-friendly.
- Event Ambassadors
- Create a welcoming environment by interacting with guests, providing event information, and promoting the event’s highlights, activities, or schedule.
- Feedback Collection Volunteers
- Gather real-time feedback from attendees, either through surveys, face-to-face conversations, or comment cards, to assess their experience and identify areas for improvement.
- Shuttle/Transport Assistants
- Help with transportation logistics for attendees, ensuring they get to and from the event venue, directing them to shuttles and guiding them to parking areas.
Sample Tasks:
- Helping visitors find things they are looking for (washrooms, parking, food, etc.)
- Helping preparing craft materials, assist managing craft materials
- Handing out site maps
- Gather real-time feedback from attendees, either through surveys, face-to-face conversations, or comment cards, to assess their experience and identify areas for improvement.
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Provide on-the-spot assistance where needed, like running errands or delivering materials.
- Help with waste management, recycling, and making sure the event is eco-friendly.
- Welcome attendees as they arrive, ensure they feel valued, and make sure they’re aware of the event’s schedule and key locations.
- Ensure that attendees with disabilities or special needs are accommodated, helping with wheelchair access, assisting at specific entry points, or making sure the event is fully accessible.
Application: Apply to volunteer now!
Organization Contact:
Jasmine Proteau: 519-941-1114
jproteau@dufferinmuseum.com
The MoD greatly appreciates monetary gifts made at any time. An Income tax receipt can be issued for donations of $50 or more. There are a number of ways to donate:
Donate In Person
Donations can also be made by cash, cheque, debit or credit at our visitor services desk.
Donate Online
Make a donation through our website. (Secure/Encrypted payment is through our online store).
Donation through Membership
You can make a donation when you sign-up or renew a MoD membership by mail (cheque or cash only) or in person.
Project-specific giving, Planned Giving and the MoD Trust Fund
A number of meaningful options are available to support the MoD through donations toward a specific project, program or department within the Museum; through a planned giving/estate planning arrangement, or by making a donation to the MoD’s Trust Fund. To find out more about your options and our current needs, or to discuss the details of a donation, please contact our Manager, Jasmine Proteau at jproteau@dufferinmuseum.ca or 519-941-1114 x4027.
Please note: we cannot accept credit card payments over the phone.
Become a Member and support the MoD!
Your support allows the MoD to continue to showcase the history and culture of Dufferin County, and to provide an exceptional visitor experience. Learn more about our membership program here.
Memberships can be purchased online, in-person at our visitor services desk, or by mail.
Questions about our membership program can be directed to: info@dufferinmuseum.com.
The MoD is pleased to take part in the County of Dufferin’s community engagement platform Join in Dufferin. Visit the site to get involved in MoD initiatives, and help shape the future of your local museum. Registration/sign up is required.
JOIN IN NOW!The Museum of Dufferin selects 2-3 vendors each year to be featured in our Gift Shop on a 3 or 4-month contract. Vendors are chosen once per year. Applications are kept on file for future vendor selection, so you only need to apply once! Museum staff will input your inventory into our POS system, set up your display, sell your merchandise, and let you know when a restock is necessary. The Museum of Dufferin takes a 25%+HST commission on each item sold. If you have any questions, please email info@dufferinmuseum.com.
Prioritizing Inclusivity & Local Vendors: The MoD supports and celebrates BIPOC-owned businesses, Queer-owned businesses and businesses owned by persons with disabilities. There is an option to self-identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ or a person with disabilities on our application form, however there is no obligation to do so. The MoD also seeks to support local artists and makers. Anyone can apply to be a vendor in the MoD gift shop, however, priority will be given to those mentioned above.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities for the Museum of Dufferin. We believe it’s important to integrate these principles into the services we deliver. We continue to take steps to ensure marginalized and underrepresented groups are represented at the museum.
“Equity is a principle and process that promotes fair conditions for all persons to fully participate in society. It recognizes that while all people have the right to be treated equally, not all experience equal access to resources, opportunities or benefits. Achieving equality does not necessarily mean treating individuals or groups in the same way, but may require the use of specific measures to ensure fairness.” – Canada Council for the Arts
Please fill out the form below to apply to be a vendor. Museum staff will only contact vendors that are selected to be in the gift shop that year.
For any artists, organizations or collectives who wish to apply for an exhibition in the Silo or Lodge Galleries at the MoD, we encourage you to read the Museum of Dufferin Exhibition Policy first. Once you have done so, please fill out the form below.
Exhibition Proposals are deliberated bi-annually. You will receive a confirmation email when your form has been submitted successfully.
The Poppy Project
Call for Poppy Donations
Are you a knitter or crocheter? Would you like to support our local Veterans?
The Museum is looking for donations of knitted or crocheted poppies for a public art installation in 2025. The goal is to get as many poppies as possible!
Poppies can be submitted to the Museum until August 15th, 2025. Submit your poppies in person, via mail, or at one of our participating drop off locations in your community.