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Research Projects

Oak Bay Archives holds mainly personal, family and community records reflecting life in Oak Bay in the 20^th century. The archivist is happy to work with students to develop structured archival work experience or a research project, with the aim of greater public access to our records through e.g. description, digitization, transcription, indexing, display etc.  Volunteer hours are available Tuesdays and Fridays. Please contact Anna Sander at asander@oakbay.ca to discuss as early as possible.

The Hallmark Heritage Society would welcome volunteers for any number of interesting tasks.

The hours are very flexible, with week-day or weekend times available to suit the society and the volunteer.

The volunteer site would be at the historic Craigflower Schoolhouse, 2755 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC.

We also need volunteers to create and edit web pages utilizing the world's most popular website management system, WordPress. Work online from home or in our office. No code required. We will instruct on how to use WordPress. The student can control the hours and the schedules.

Other tasks may include the transcription of newspaper articles of historic interest so that they may be added to our website. Research on the history of the Craigflower site and the history of the Greater Victoria area, and the architectural history of the buildings of Greater Victoria, such tasks as may be necessary for the ongoing maintenance of the Craigflower Schoolhouse, and library duties to our small book collection.

Volunteers can contact the office at office@hallmarkheritagesociety.ca or by message at 250-382-4755.

Saanich Heritage Foundation (SHF) is looking for a volunteer to help with our Social Media pages.  We post stories about historic buildings, architects and families in Saanich. We are looking for someone to post twice a week on Facebook and Instagram and possibly other platforms. 

Please email info@saanichheritagefoundation.ca

The Maritime Museum of BC represents a rich and vast link to the province’s legal and nautical roots. It is also home to three significant sailboats − Dorothy, Trekka and Tilikum − each with their own incredible story of adventure and enchantment. The Museum cares for more than 35,000 unique artifacts, in excess of 40,000 historical photographs and an internationally recognized chart collection. As well, the Museum delivers popular educational outreach programs geared to children and seniors featuring topics such as immigration, pirates and privateers, women at sea, and the fur trade.

Please contact us at info@mmbc.bc.ca if you are interested in volunteering with us.

Visitor Centre

• We have positions open for volunteers to help with our ongoing weekly schedule throughout the year. Both weekday and weekend positions are available.
• Museum knowledge and /or an interest in maritime history an asset, but not essential.
• Outgoing visitor service skills an asset – ability to meet and greet visitors, give a general interpretation about the museum and answer questions about programs and events.
• Good telephone manner – answer telephone and direct calls.
• Operate a cash register and point of sale experience.
• Training is provided.

Public Educator

The Maritime Museum of BC is committed to ensuring its artifact collection continues to be accessible to our community, schools and public through outreach programming. We are looking for volunteers with a background in research and public speaking to develop and deliver historical presentations using our artifact collection.

• This is a great opportunity to get involved with community, to do fascinating research, learn and share our maritime history and current events, and meet inspiring people.
• Applicants should be aware of the time commitment for the development process and availability for scheduled program. Development may vary depending on the level of research required. Program delivery is typically scheduled in blocks of 3 hours.
• Our library, archives and collections would be accessible for research purposes and staff will provide direction and support.

Craft Workshops

Volunteer openings to facilitate maritime related craft workshops, on Saturdays, for kids and adults, 1.5 for class, 2 hours for volunteer. Previous workshops include:

• Nautical Knot Tying Workshop – mariners knots, knots for kids, seasonal wreath workshops
• Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
• Shell and Driftwood Mobiles

Constructed between 1887-1890, Craigdarroch Castle was built as the home of coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. The wealth he amassed is reflected in the Castle’s four floors of exquisite stained glass, intricate woodwork and lavish Victorian-era furnishings. Robert passed away before the completion of Craigdarroch. Only his wife Joan, three of their daughters and two orphaned grandchildren ever lived on the original 28-acre estate.

After Joan Dunsmuirs death in 1908, Craigdarroch Castle changed hands a number of times, seeing use as a military hospital, a college, an administrative building for the Victoria school board, a music conservatory, and finally, a museum.

Today, Craigdarroch Castle is owned and operated by the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society, a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to protect, restore, and preserve the Castle while bringing its stories to life.

Our Volunteers are asked to perform two distinct duties: The first is to act as a docent, providing our visitors with an educational and enjoyable experience. The second is to act as a steward, protecting the fabric of The Castle and its artifacts from damage.

We ask potential volunteers to commit to coming in for one shift per week, for a period of at least six months. Volunteer shifts are a minimum of two hours in length and should at the same time on the same day each week. There is flexibility for missed days and vacations after a probationary period.

Please forward your application to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@thecastle.ca

We look forward to hearing from you!

Interested UVic history student volunteer(s) can visit the District of Central Saanich heritage website - (scroll down to Newman Farm).

They can also view various articles and communiques about the revitalization of the Farm by visiting the FLT Society website at .

Kidstart is a one-to-one volunteer mentoring program available to children and youth who face challenges at home, at school, with peers or in the community.

Spend a few hours a week with a child or youth in need. If you are over 19, prepared to accept a young person unconditionally, gifted with common sense, a sense of fun and a positive attitude, and share the wonderful experience of helping a child or teen grow and thrive.

Kidstart is constantly seeking new volunteer mentors to be matched with the many children and youth currently on our waitlist.

The John Howard Society of Victoria (JHSVic) offers many opportunities for volunteers to get involved. JHSVic is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of people in the criminal justice system.

Some of the ways we accomplish this is by providing support and programming to people and their families, advocating for sensible criminal justice policies, and working to create a more just society.

We rely on volunteers to help with many of these initiatives. We also offer mentorship opportunities for disadvantaged youth and people reintegrating into society. JHSVic is always looking for passionate and committed volunteers who want to make a difference in our community.

If you are interested in volunteering please , we would be happy to chat with you about how you can get involved!

The is a community-campus initiative dedicated to collaborative place-based learning and mapping. We partner with community organizations to conduct geographic research and mapping.