Volunteering at Westfield

E-mail: westfield@speedway.ca  

Step back in time for a unique volunteer experience. 
Discover the many opportunities to demonstrate                 
        and preserve our rural Southern Ontario heritage.  

How can you help?


Experience first-hand the traditions and customs 
of times gone by as a costumed interpreter in our historical village.

Contribute to our locomotive restoration and heritage building projects.

Bring our gardens to life with a variety of floral and herbal displays.



Assist with researching, sewing and maintenance 
of our reproduction historical clothing.

Volunteer Opportunities at Westfield

Public Programme Interpreter  

Volunteer Programme Assistant                                     

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Education Programme Interpreter

Gardening    

Tour Guide 

Restoration Projects 

Costume Assistant     

Librarian 

Jr./Youth Historical Interpreter

Outreach/Exhibits   

Collections Assistant     

Gift Shop Assistant       

…Plus many more opportunities…
Our Junior and Youth Volunteers also contribute in many special ways…

 

Take part in special events,

 

Demonstrate heritage crafts and trades.

 

 

 

 

Benefits of Becoming a Westfield Volunteer  

By volunteering you can…

·        Preserve and promote our heritage

  ·        Make new friends

·        Learn and up-grade skills

·        Share knowledge and talents  

·        Build resume experience

  As a volunteer you receive…  

  ·   Our newsletter The Chronicle  

  ·   A free annual Public Programme pass for all active volunteers  

  ·   Training and special interest workshops

 

How to Become a Volunteer

Our volunteer programme offers something for all ages.

Adults

Youth  (12 – 17 years of age)

Junior  (11 years and under)

To learn more about volunteering at Westfield there are many ways to contact us…

 Call: (519) 621-8851

Fax: (519) 621-6897

 E-mail: westfield@speedway.ca

An application and information package will be sent to you and an opportunity to meet with the Coordinator of Volunteers to discuss your interests.  

 

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