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Help visitors discover the Mackenzie King Estate by supporting interpretive activities throughout the summer.

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Description

Title: Mackenzie King Estate Volunteer
Location: Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau Park

Under the supervision of the National Capital Commission (NCC) team, volunteers will support interpretation and animation activities throughout the summer.

Create a fun and educational space where children can enjoy simple crafts, with projects they can take home as a souvenir, inspired by nature and the history of the site. This activity will be available from Thursday to Monday, from Victoria Day weekend (May) until Labour Day (September).

Tasks include:

  • Assembling craft kits (materials and simple illustrated instructions) and setting up tables and creative spaces.
  • Welcoming children, explaining the theme and supervising the safe use of materials (glue and scissors).
  • Encouraging creativity and sharing anecdotes related to the site or nature.
  • Keeping track of daily participation numbers.

Additional opportunity: 

  • Help with the Canada Day (July 1) event by supporting logistics, preparing activities proposed by the NCC and leading family-area crafts and workshops.

The activities take place outdoors and also indoors in a designated cottage. The NCC will provide the necessary equipment (vest) for leading activities.

Conditions

Commitment and schedule

Volunteers will receive training in mid-May.

Regular activities

Activities operate from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday to Monday, from mid-May to early September.

To align with visitor demand, volunteer support is requested during our busiest hours, from noon to 4 pm.

  • Book your shift at least 48 hours in advance.
  • Shifts are a minimum of two hours.
  • You must be available for at least eight hours of work during the season (i.e., four shifts).

Canada Day (July 1) activities

The day schedule will be determined in advance by the NCC based on volunteer availability. You must be available for at least four hours during the day of Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Volunteer Requirements

  • 16 years of age or older
  • Bilingual (English and French)
  • Provide own transportation to and from Mackenzie King Estate the Estate
  • Have facilitation skills
  • Ability to obtain security clearance (reliability status)

Assets

  • Familiarity with Gatineau Park’s mandate
  • Familiarity with the history of the Mackenzie King Estate
  • First-aid certificate