Volunteer
Get involved with Ingenium!
Ingenium offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities, whether you’re looking to share your passion, give back to your community or grow your work experience.
Become a volunteer and take on one-of-a-kind opportunities:
- Assist with basic care for animals
- Inspire kids and families at day camps and special programs
- Help preserve history by contributing to digitization and conservation projects
Currently in high school? Any one of our museums would be a great place to complete your community service requirements.
Volunteer benefits
In recognition of the time and effort our volunteers dedicate to Ingenium, we offer the following benefits:
- Unlimited free admission to the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- A 10% discount at each of the museum’s boutiques
- An invitation to participate in our annual ‘Salute to volunteers’ event
Volunteer opportunities
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Join us on our working farm, where visitors learn first-hand about agricultural science. Volunteer opportunities include assisting with public programming, special events and animal care.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Share your passion for aviation and space! Volunteer opportunities include aircraft restoration, administrative support, conservation, and special events.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Help inspire a love of science. Volunteer opportunities include assisting with summer camps, public programming, and administration.
Project North Star
At the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, volunteers work alongside Ingenium staff to preserve and restore the Canadair C54-GM North Star. Project North Star is a significant undertaking aimed at working with retired Aviation professionals, technicians and current enthusiasts to restore and preserve this historic aircraft. This process often involves hands-on skills, attention to detail, research and teamwork.
Event volunteers
Ingenium’s museums offer a unique and enriching event volunteer position for individuals passionate about STEM education and cultural heritage. Participants in this program engage with visitors of all ages, sharing knowledge and enthusiasm for the activities offered by the museum. Volunteers develop communication and interpersonal skills, gain practical experience in working with diverse audiences, and make meaningful contributions to promoting science literacy and an appreciation for Canada’s scientific and technological heritage.
Contact us
For more information or for any questions regarding volunteer applications, contact:
