Interested in Volunteering?
The Powell River Historical Museum & Archives (PRHMA) welcomes your support and dedication. PRHMA plays a valuable role in preserving the cultural, historical, and documentary heritage Powell River and region from Desolation Sound to the Jervis Inlet including Harwood, Hernando, Savary and Texada islands. While the museum preserves objects and artifacts, the archives preserves written, visual, and oral records of the history of Powell River.
The Powell River Historical Museum & Archives Society is a Non-Profit Society. As such, we rely on funding from governments, donors, sponsors and the kindness of our volunteers to help run our museums and events.
By offering to be a volunteer for the PRHMA, you are embarking on a mission to inspire and educate the community about the history of Powell River and the region. We are passionate about our local history, and we hope you will share this passion with us.
There are many exciting and fun opportunities to volunteer at the PRHMA throughout the year. For students, these are a great way to earn your volunteer hours for school.
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers please fill out a Volunteer Application Form, or email info@powellrivermuseum.ca to request an application.
The Powell River Historical Museum & Archives Society is a Non-Profit Society. As such, we rely on funding from governments, donors, sponsors and the kindness of our volunteers to help run our museums and events.
By offering to be a volunteer for the PRHMA, you are embarking on a mission to inspire and educate the community about the history of Powell River and the region. We are passionate about our local history, and we hope you will share this passion with us.
There are many exciting and fun opportunities to volunteer at the PRHMA throughout the year. For students, these are a great way to earn your volunteer hours for school.
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers please fill out a Volunteer Application Form, or email info@powellrivermuseum.ca to request an application.
Volunteer Benefits
As a volunteer at the Powell River Historical Museum & Archives you will:
- Experience wonderful and enriching opportunities,
- Be fulfilled with a great sense of achievement and personal growth,
- Be involved in a variety of tasks and projects
- Contribute to the enhancement and excellence of two museums
- With 40 hours (30 hours for students) of completed service receive a free 1 year membership to the PRHMA including 10% off in our Gift Shop and for Archival services.
Special Projects
If there is a special project or research topic you are interested in and that you think is of value to the PRHMA and to the history of Powell River and region, a proposal may be submitted along with the volunteer application. Projects will be approved at the discretion of the PRHMA Heritage Manager, and Collections Manager.
Application
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