Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol Looking for Volunteer to Join Collections Committee
by Bob Montgomery
Huron County's Museum & Historic Gaol is looking for a volunteer to join their Collections Committee.
Senior Curator Elizabeth French-Gibson says it's a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about Huron County’s on-going history and heritage. She says it's a chance to help the museum preserve and shape how local history is presented for the future. By joining the Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol’s Collections Committee, interested individuals will have a say in how the museum grows, expands and diversifies the stories shared through its unique collection.
French-Gibson says the position is for a volunteer community member from Huron County. The committee welcomes applicants that represent different communities, backgrounds, age groups, and cultures across Huron County, including newcomers and generational residents. Volunteers meet every third month, generally on Tuesday mornings and the position is held for a two-year term.
French-Gibson says the purpose of the Committee is to advise county council with respect to matters pertaining to the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol collection. Recommendations include reviews of short and long-term planning regarding collections, site policies in relation to collection development, and requirements of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries’ Museum standards. Anyone interested in applying for the volunteer position is invited to submit a written application by Monday, Dec. 18 to:
Senior Curator
Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol
110 North St., Goderich, ON, N7A 2T8
