This volunteer position is for an Educational Programs Assistant at the Muttart Conservatory to help deliver school programs, community programs, and birthday parties. The position requires assisting the School Programmer with set up, demonstrations, and activities in the greenhouses. Volunteers will receive training but are not responsible for independently leading programs. The position requires standing for long periods, contact with plants, and a time commitment of at least two 3-hour shifts per month.

1. Recreation Facility Services Volunteer Services Program
Volunteer Position Description:
Position Title: Educational Programs Assistant
Muttart Conservatory
Purpose/Goals of Position: To assist the School Programmer with the delivery of school programs,
community group programs, and birthday parties. Tasks include preparation
and setting up of demonstrations, conducting demonstrations in the pyramids
and assisting in the wet classroom. School programs must reflect changing
curriculum. Volunteers are not responsible for independently leading programs.
Purpose/Goals of Unit: To deliver accurate information to school groups in an interesting and consistent
manner. School programs are designed to enhance current school curriculum
and stimulate botanical interest in children and youth.
Responsibilities: - To attend all training sessions and orientations.
- To review all training materials and become familiar with the information
- To provide quality customer service to all school groups.
- To assist with set-up and clean up of demonstration stations
- To perform school demonstrations
- To assist School Programmer in the wet classroom
- To record your volunteer hours in www.myvolunteerpage.com as directed by
your Volunteer Supervisor
Training & Supervision: - New Volunteer Orientation Session
- Muttart Volunteer Training Session
- Public Interpretation 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.
- Experience working with children
- 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.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with large groups of young children.
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
Muttart School Programs Assistant January 2009

2. Benefits: -Volunteers will have the opportunity to apply diverse skill sets in a unique and
challenging volunteer environment.
-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: Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of two, three-hour shifts per
month. Shifts are based on the School Programs schedule.
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 January 2009