Volunteer - Visitor Services

(MacLaren Art Centre)

Position ID: V-MID0600
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2026
Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2026

Opportunity Details: Volunteer - Visitor Services

Contact Peter Bogle, Volunteer Coordinator/Development Associate, MacLaren Art Centre; Phone: 705-720-1044 ext 277; Email: peter@maclarenart.com
Duties

Visitor Services:

  • front desk reception
  • greeting visitors and providing general knowledge to patrons regarding exhibitions and programs
  • performing sales transactions using the Smart Vendor Point of Sale program
  • phone reception
     
More Info Link http://maclarenart.com/
Benefits Build customer service and communication skills through various methods (in person, over the phone, through sales transactions)
Ages 16 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Customer / Sales Services ; Fundraising / Canvassing
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children
Commitment Length Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Full year preferred, but flexible.
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Week
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Partially Accessible - Work space may be difficult to maneuver with a wheelchair ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator
Location MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON
Number of Positions Barrie: 5 individual(s) 
 
5 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job
Transportation Volunteer is responsible for their own transportation
Police Check Required

Agency Details: MacLaren Art Centre

Office Phone 705-721-9696
E-Mail maclaren@maclarenart.com
Website http://www.maclarenart.com
Address & Map
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3M2
Mailing Address MacLaren Art Centre 
37 Mulcaster St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3M2