Imagine how
far we have
come.
From Arrowheads / To Anvils
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NCVM
Why become a member?
Because we are a little museum with a big heart and big history.
Your museum membership assists the museum in achieving its MISSION of obtaining, preserving, interpreting, and showcasing the history of the Nose Creek Valley and the Airdrie area.
Your annual membership can be purchased for $10.
/ Museum Hours
Mon. 10:00am-4:00pm
Tues. 10:00am-4:00pm
Wed. 10:00am-4:00pm
Thurs. 3:00pm-8:00pm
Fri. Closed
Sat. Closed
Sun. 1:00pm-4:00pm
*Hours are subject to change. Closed on Holidays.
1701 Main Street S.W.
Airdrie AB Canada T4B 1C5
Admission is by Donation
Buy a Membership
Annual Membership Includes:
- •A copy of the museum’s annual newsletter.
- •An invitation to attend the museum’s annual general meeting.
- •Invitations to museum special events.
- •Unlimited free admissions to the museum during the year.
Visit us at Museum Shop to purchase membership.
Gift a Membership
Visit us at the Museum Shop to purchase a gift membership.
Corporate Sponsorship
The museum needs Corporate support! We have 4 levels to choose from. Contact us or donate today to help.
Benefactor
$5000
Contributor
$2001 - $5000
Patron
$501 - $2000
Friend
Up to $500
Donate to NCVM
Your donation will assist in maintaining and building upon the VISION of the museum’s board of directors, staff, volunteers, and sponsors.
Donations can be made in a variety of forms. A donation can be in the form of gifts of artefacts, and other archival material, the provision of products and services in lieu of payment, one time or yearly donations, and bequests or legacy giving.
Donations of artefacts and other archival material relevant to the Nose Creek Valley and Airdrie area are accepted subject to compliance with the museums Collection Policy, and subsequent approval of the museums Collection Committee.
For more information on donating artefacts or archival material, contact ncvm@telus.net
For monetary donations only, contact ncvm.donations@gmail.com
Tax receipts are available for donations.
Volunteer
Your greatness is not what you have, but what you give.
Being a museum volunteer is a great way to give back to the community.
The museum is looking for involvement of people with a wide range of skills, knowledge, and expertise. We will work with each individual to match their attributes and their availability to museum activities and needs.
The work is varied and can include activities such as participation in the current museum programs or assisting with research and clerical activities.
If you would like to volunteer, please call the museum at 403-948-6685 during regular museum operational hours to arrange an appointment with the volunteer coordinator.
All volunteer opportunities will be posted on the museum’s main bulletin board and on the museum’s website under Volunteer Opportunities as they become available.
Current volunteer opportunities at NCVM include the following:
Content Writer
Content Writer
Suitability: Adult
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provide relative content for blogs, the museum’s social media platforms, the museum website, and for print articles.
Generate new ideas for content that will promote our membership, increase the number of people visiting the museum and its social media sites, and creating an improved awareness of the Nose Creek Valley Museum and its activities.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- An encouraging environment that will allow you to use, further develop, and showcase your creative communication skills.
- Access to all of the museum’s files and archives to assist in content development.
- The opportunity to work with a small staff and volunteer team that are committed to telling the museum’s story, and sharing the history of the Nose Creek Valley.
- We are looking for a consistent time commitment and are seeking a volunteer that is willing to provide a minimum of four hours per week.
- This opportunity can be performed onsite or remotely.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Effective communication skills.
- The ability to work both independently and in a small team environment.
- The exhibition of the use of excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills, and the ability to improve content readability.
- A proven ability to communicate using all museum social media platforms.
- Participation in the development of content for advertising campaigns.
- A passion for history, people, and effective story telling.
- A good eye for detail.
- The ability to work to deadlines.
- There is a need to undergo a Police Information Check prior to your first volunteer shift.
NEXT STEPS
Please contact the Nose Creek Valley Museum at 403-948-6685 in order to arrange a meeting with the museum’s Volunteer Coordinator.
Tour Guide
Tour Guide
Suitability: Individual Adult (18+)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Assist in the delivery of museum school tours using the backdrop of the six permanent museum displays.
School tours are curriculum based and can include grades K-9. Teachers tailor their requirements based on their school teaching modules. Each school, and often individual classes from the same school, dictate the date on which tours will occur and at what times the tours will start and end.
There are additional occasions where you may be asked to lead tours for other groups, or participate in museum special events.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- On the job training consisting of job shadowing experienced museum Tour Guides as they lead tour groups through the museum. In addition, documentation is available that provides talking points for each of the permanent displays.
- The opportunity to gain first hand knowledge of the history of the Nose Creek Valley.
- The opportunity to work with a staff and volunteer team that are committed to developing and delivering high quality programs.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- The ability to work both independently and in a small team environment.
- A passion for people and story telling, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with all age groups.
- The ability to use both of Canada’s Official Languages, while not a requirement, would be an asset.
- An interest in local history.
- A good eye for detail.
- A desire to make a difference in the community.
- There is a need to undergo a Criminal Record Information Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to leading tours.
NEXT STEPS
Please contact the Nose Creek Valley Museum at 403-948-6685 in order to arrange a meeting with the museum’s Volunteer Coordinator.
Shop
Check out the selection of local history books, postcards, pins, and other souvenirs available for purchase at the front counter.
All profits from the sale of items go to support museum activities.
Donors / Sponsors
The uncommon beauty, of common things.
Charles Eames
