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Memberships
Sponsors
Volunteering
Jobs
Membership Matters
Help the museum promote our area's history!
The Benefits
All memberships include:
– Exhibit entry
– 5 Newsletters per year
– Tax receipt (issued only for Foundational and higher levels)
Memberships of all levels except ‘Traditional’ will be recognized in our newsletter.
Please note that the purchase of one of the herein-listed patron memberships does not grant the purchaser membership of the Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives’ Board of Directors or the ability to vote on matters brought before the Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives’ Board of Directors.
Other Info
– Your membership helps to fund the preservation and conservation of artifacts and the history of Aylmer & Malahide
– Your membership helps to provide educational programs and informative historical exhibits
Please fill out the application form below
Sponsorship
A mutual benefit
The Benefits
All sponsors will have their logo and a direct link to their website on our homepage, as well as be recognized in our newsletter & paper.
Other benefits include:
– Access to archives (by appointment)
– 5 newsletters/year (emailed)
Other Info
For details concerning events, programs, special projects and exhibits, please contact the curator at 519-773-9723
Please fill out the application form below.
Volunteering
Our volunteers assist with research, working with the collection, database entry, helping with exhibits or public programming, fundraising events.
Apply to join our Board of Directors here!
Please fill out the application below
We acknowledge the [financial] support of the Government of Canada.
Nous reconnaissons l’appui [financier] du gouvernement du Canada.
These positions are generously funded through Young Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs grants. However, through the restrictions of these grants, the positions are only open to postsecondary students who will be resuming their studies in the fall.
Thank you for your interest in these positions. Read their full descriptions below.
YCW - Collections Assistant
Apply by April 24, 2026
35 hours per week – Tuesday to Saturday. May include occasional Sundays and/or evenings. Anticipated start date June 1, 2026; anticipated end date August 22, 2026.
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Tasks & Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the collections manager of the Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives, students will:
– Assist museum staff in the effort to fully digitize records relating to the museum collection.
– Organize and document artifacts within a specified area of the collection, including creating a photographic record and database entry for each artifact.
– Identify artifacts that do not fall within the museum mandate and set aside for review by the Acquisition Committee.
– Assist with guided exhibit tours and visitors as needed.
Education & Qualifications
– Secondary school graduation.
– Enrolled in post-secondary education, preferably related to culture, education, history, science, or tourism.
– Experience in museum-related work is an asset.
– Experience working with volunteers is an asset.
– Must possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
– Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
– Applicants may be required to provide a police records check.
– Must be able to read cursive handwriting.
CSJ - Collections Assistant
Apply by April 24, 2026
35 hours per week – Tuesday to Saturday. May include occasional Sundays and/or evenings. Anticipated start date June 1, 2026; anticipated end date July 25, 2026.
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Tasks & Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the collections manager of the Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives, students will:
– Assist museum staff in the effort to fully digitize records relating to the museum collection.
– Organize and document artifacts within a specified area of the collection, including creating a photographic record and database entry for each artifact.
– Identify artifacts that do not fall within the museum mandate and set aside for review by the Acquisition Committee.
– Assist with guided exhibit tours and visitors as needed.
Education & Qualifications
– Secondary school graduation.
– Enrolled in post-secondary education, preferably related to culture, education, history, science, or tourism.
– Experience in museum-related work is an asset.
– Experience working with volunteers is an asset.
– Must possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
– Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
– Applicants may be required to provide a police records check.
– Must be able to read cursive handwriting.