Volunteer
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC accepts applications year-round from people interested in its many volunteer opportunities. MOA is part of an ongoing global transformation, changing the way that museums are responsible to the contributing cultures and communities of origin, and to the visiting public. Volunteers contribute to MOA’s work to reimagine the rich and complex relationships with the diverse cultures in British Columbia and around the world.
Through their generous contribution of time and energy, volunteers play an important role in the Museum’s success. In return, MOA provides volunteers with exceptional learning opportunities in museology, archaeology, and Indigenous issues. Volunteers are encouraged through formal and informal opportunities to challenge and expand their worldviews, to learn and exchange ideas, and to build new relationships.
With MOA’s reopening in June 2024 after seismic upgrades to its Great Hall, volunteers are critical to welcoming back many thousands of visitors and supporting the Museum’s ongoing programming, education, research and collections work.
Volunteer Committees
All new volunteers initially join the Visitor Engagement Committee and undertake general volunteer training. Following this, volunteers are welcome to join other volunteer committees where they can contribute their time and skills.
More information about each committee can be found here:
Recruitment
Volunteer applications are accepted year-round, with several deadlines throughout the year.