Without passionate and dedicated volunteers our museum would not be what it is today! We encourage student participation each term to help run programs, organize our collection and maintain exhibits. If you are passionate and enthusiastic about Earth Sciences, you may want to become a volunteer with us!
Upcoming Volunteer Events & Opportunities
Listed below are a handful of volunteer events and opportunities available to any students or staff members wanting an open and insightful experience with the Earth Sciences Museum. Events are usually lengthy and one-time occurrences but volunteers have the opportunity to pick a day to lessen the load. Other opportunities at the museum, such as tours, are usually shorter and occur more frequently.
We have something for everybody! Please look through our tables of volunteer events and opportunities to decide what is best for you.
Please fill out our form if you would like to become a student volunteer!
If you are not a student or staff member, please email us and ask about current long-term volunteer postings.
Volunteer Events
| Event | Date and Time | Location | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancaster Gem and Mineral Show |
2025 dates: Saturday, October 4th: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, October 5th: 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Ancaster Fairgrounds 630 Trinity Road Ancaster, ON |
Ancaster Gem and Mineral Show |
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University of Waterloo Gem and Mineral Show |
2025 dates: Friday, October 24th: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday, October 25th: 10:00am - 5:00pm |
University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum EIT Building |
University of Waterloo Gem and Mineral Show |
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University of Waterloo Family Day |
2025 dates: Monday, February 17th: 10:00am - 3:00pm |
University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum EIT Building |
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| Waterloo Wellington Children's Groundwater Festival |
2025 dates: Friday May 31st; 9:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Thursday, June 3rd-5th: 9:00am - 2:00pm |
Marden Park 7376 Wellington County Rd 30 Guelph, ON N1H 6J2 |
Waterloo Wellington Children's Groundwater Festival |
Other Volunteer Opportunities & Tours
| Tours | Date | Time | Location | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Groups |
Various dates |
Between 8 am and 3 pm |
Earth Sciences Museum and school classrooms | Elementary Group Tours Page |
| High School Groups |
Various dates |
Between 8 am and 3 pm |
Earth Sciences Museum and school classrooms | High School Group Tours Page |
| Other Groups |
Various dates |
Various times |
Earth Sciences Museum | Other Group Tours Page |