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August 13, 2021

Doors Open Winnipeg 2021 Needs YOU! Volunteer Registration


Do you love Winnipeg? Do you love history? Do you love our city’s built heritage? Then, Doors Open Winnipeg needs YOU!

For one weekend every year, Heritage Winnipeg hosts Doors Open Winnipeg. This is an opportunity to explore built heritage treasures, learn about Winnipeg’s history, and take part in some exclusive tours not otherwise available to the public. This event is free, family-friendly, and FUN!

Responsibilities:

Volunteer either Saturday, Sunday, or on both days during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on September 11 & 12;

Act as an ambassador for Heritage Winnipeg sharing the work we do and why we do;

Greet visitors at assigned Doors Open site;

Maintain a count of visitors to the building;

There are two roles available:

Volunteer ambassadors will greet visitors, maintain a visitor count, and help distribute information. Volunteer tour guides must be outgoing individuals, familiar with the building’s history and comfortable speaking to the public.

To learn more, please visit the Doors Open Winnipeg website.

To fill out the volunteer form, please click here.

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