The University of British Columbia

Share your love of the natural world with others by joining the Beaty Biodiversity Museum’s volunteer team!

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is a new public museum dedicated to enhancing the public's understanding and appreciation of biodiversity, and making the research conducted by the scientists of UBC's Biodiversity Research Centre more accessible to the public. Volunteers will play a vital role in helping the museum achieve this mission.

Why Volunteer at the Beaty?

• Continually expand your knowledge on biodiversity and UBC biodiversity research through exclusive training and development opportunities
• Work alongside museum staff and researchers
• Gain valuable experience
• Provide valuable feedback to staff on museum programs
• Receive invitations to special volunteer appreciation events and exclusive Biodiversity Research Centre presentations & lectures
• Receive complimentary admission to the museum 

Am I Eligible to Volunteer?

• Minimum Age: you must be at least 16 years old
• Commitment: you must commit to one four-hour shift per week for six months (or a total of 100 hours in a shorter period of time)
• Screening and Training: you must be able to participate in a face-to-face interview and attend all training sessions 
• Communication requirements: for all positions that interact with the public, you must speak English fluently and be outgoing and comfortable speaking in front of people
• You must have valid medical insurance
• You must be legally eligible to volunteer in Canada

Current Volunteer Opportunities

We are not actively recruiting for any volunteer positions at this time. If you would like to be alerted when volunteer recruitment opens, please send an email to volunteers@beatymuseum.ubc.ca with the subject title "Alert me when recruitment opens".  

We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about biodiversity and education to join our team as Museum Educators. Museum Educators engage museum visitors in the wonder of biodiversity through a variety of activities, kids programs, museum specimens and storytelling. See the job description below for more details on specific responsibilities and training dates.

Download the Museum Educator Job Description

Events Assistants provide support during a wide range of museum special events, including lectures and evening functions. If you enjoy interacting with others and are primarily available evenings and weekends, this may be the volunteer role for you. See the job description for more details.

Download the Events Assistant Job Description

Step 1: Check our Current Volunteer Opportunities to find a volunteer role with requirements and training that match your skills, interests and availability.

Step 2: Complete the Volunteer Application and submit to the Volunteer Coordinator.

Step 3: You will be contacted within 3 days to confirm that we have received your application. When there is a suitable volunteer opportunity for you, we will call you to set up a time for a face-to-face interview.

Step 4: Attend interview.

Step 5: If we are able to match your skills and interests with an existing volunteer position, you will be invited to join our volunteer team.

Step 6: Attend training sessions for your role.

Step 7: Begin your role as a member of our amazing volunteer team!