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Wish to help out with the Old Stone Mill? We have many volunteer opportunities (see below). Please contact us at info@deltamill.org if you think you can lend us a hand.
The Old Stone Mill is owned and operated by The Delta Mill Society, a non-profit organization run by volunteers - we rely on the personal generosity of our volunteers to be able to maintain and showcase this remarkable example of Ontario history.
Tour Guide
As the name suggests, tour guides are responsible for telling our story. They provide interpretation with regard to the various pieces of equipment in the Mill, the milling operation, as well as the Mill’s role in the history of Delta. During our primary operating season (Victoria Day Weekend to Labour Day); we are able, with the help of government grants, to employ summer students. Volunteer guides are required for the Maple Syrup Festival, Harvest Festival, and Christmas Celebrations as well as supplement the paid staff during in-season special events or with large groups. People interested in this position should possess excellent communication skills and be able to work with minimum supervision. An interest in learning about the mill and the history of the community are essential. Volunteer tour guides usually work 3hr to 4hr shifts. We will provide training and a detailed tour guide manual. The mill has extensive interpretive signage that will assist the beginner tour guide.
Milling Helper
We require volunteers to help during our milling demonstrations (normally once every 2 weeks during the season). We need "clean-up helpers" to do cleanup work after each milling demonstration. We need "Bolter Helpers" to help run the bolter (mostly just scooping and bagging). And we need "Flour Baggers" to pack and seal the final product. All are easy jobs and require only a Saturday afternoon of time.
Special Events Helper
As the name implies, special events helpers are required for the Maple Syrup Festival and the Thanksgiving Celebration, as well as in-season special events or with large groups. Special events helpers will take direction from the Events Committee. Duties are wide-ranging and may include event set-up and teardown (tables, chairs, etc.), selling baked goods, books or other donated items, BBQing, or serving food. Those interested in this position should be comfortable handling small amounts of cash and dealing with the public.
Mill Shop
Mill shop volunteers welcome visitors to the Mill and sell items in the mill shop. Mill shop personnel are required for the Maple Syrup Festival and the Thanksgiving Celebration, as well as in-season special events or with large groups. Volunteers will take direction from the Operations Committee. Those interested in this position should be comfortable greeting members of the public, handling small amounts of cash, working our electronic point of sale equipment (instructions provided) and be able to work with minimum supervision. Enthusiasm, good communication skills, and an interest in the mill and the history of the community are essential. Volunteers should expect to work 3hr – 4hr. Training is available.
Building Maintenance
Building maintenance offers the widest range of opportunities to volunteer. Opportunities include everything from exhibit construction and installation to painting, light construction, landscaping, painting, and general cleaning. Volunteers will take direction from the Maintenance Committee, and should be able to work with minimum supervision. Some experience, particularly with the use of power tools and basic construction methods, is required especially for building projects. Hours are on an “as required” basis.
General Office Assistance
These volunteer positions entail assisting with general office duties such as filing, mailings, and telephone calls (making and receiving). Volunteers will take direction from the Executive Committee and should be able to work with minimum supervision. Hours are on an “as required” basis.
Please contact us at info@deltamill.org if you think you can lend us a hand.
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Volunteer Expression of Interest Form
We'd love to hear from you. Filling out this form isn't a commitment, but it will allow us to contact you and we can discuss how you can help us out.
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Please fill out the form and then email to us (info@deltamill.org), mail it in, or drop it off to us anytime the mill is open.
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The Delta Mill Society
Box 172, Delta, Ontario K0E 1G0
Tel: 613-928-2584 (office)
Email: info@deltamill.org |
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