Get Involved
There are many opportunities to get involved and contribute to the Museum’s mandate. Learn more about how you can contribute to THM and our work through specialized programs and volunteering.
Young Professionals
Opportunities for Holocaust education and commemoration specially designed for people in their 20s and 30s
The Museum offers dynamic and engaging opportunities for Holocaust education and commemoration geared towards people in their 20s and 30s. Through a wide array of offerings, we develop unique programs for young adults to engage with this important history in meaningful ways. This includes programming situated around commemorative dates such as Yom Hashoah and our signature Legacy Symposium during Neuberger Holocaust Education Week. In addition to lectures and film screenings, we curate intimate and specially tailored events for this demographic throughout the year. Contact us to learn more and find out how you can get involved.
More information on how you can get involved and upcoming programs coming soon!
Dialogue for Descendants
Specialized programming and educational opportunities for children of Holocaust survivors and their partners
The Museum’s Dialogue for Descendants (D4D) committee provides specialized programming and educational opportunities for children of Holocaust survivors and their partners. Launched in 2016, D4D features its signature annual program during the Neuberger Holocaust Education Week plus other dynamic and meaningful programs throughout the year. Connect with us to learn more about the D4D committee and their specialized programs.
Dialogue for Descendants programming is made possible by the generous support of the Beber Family.
Volunteer
Support THM's mandate by becoming a volunteer
Volunteers are vital to our operations and are important members of our community. They support THM’s mandate by providing a welcoming and engaging environment while raising public awareness about the Holocaust and issues related to antisemitism and genocide. Learn more about the available opportunities and apply below.
Please note:
We welcome applications year-round, however, the intake of new volunteers is currently closed. Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive, we ask you to apply below to be added to our waitlist. We will contact you when opportunities become available.
-
Front Desk Volunteers welcome and check in school groups and visitors and process admissions using a point of sale (POS) system. They provide information to visitors both in person and over the phone and promote upcoming THM events and programs. Front Desk Volunteers facilitate the safekeeping of coats and bags and distribute iPads to visitors for the museum’s interactive tours. As part of their role, they politely enforce gallery rules and communicate any issues that may arise to a staff member.
Requirements
- Experience with computers and iPads is an asset.
- Some prior experience in a public-facing role
Comfortable interacting with the public and school groups. - Must keep up to date with Museum programs, content, and events.
- Able to work as a team under the direction and supervision of staff
Commitment: We ask that all Front Desk Volunteers commit to at least two shifts per month for a minimum of a year.
-
Museum Guide Volunteers are positioned throughout the THM’s gallery space on rotation. They answer general questions, assist with wayfinding, and engage in conversation with visitors about the THM’s history, content, and collection. The role may include some light cleaning to ensure that artifact cases and digital monitors are kept dust-free. They support the safety and preservation of the Museum’s collection by politely enforcing gallery rules and communicating any issues that may arise to a staff member. Please note: Occasionally, Museum Guides may need to support the Front Desk. Training on Front Desk procedures will be provided.
Requirements
- Some prior experience in a public-facing role
- Comfortable with public speaking and engaging in discussion with visitors
- Previous experience with iPads is beneficial
- Must keep up to date with museum programs, content, and events
- Able to work as a team under the direction and supervision of staff
- Commitment: We ask that all Gallery Guide Volunteers commit to at least two shifts per month for a minimum of one year.
-
The Toronto Holocaust Museum holds a variety of special events and programming throughout the year. Special Programs Volunteers may assist in a variety of roles from attendee registration to wayfinding. Duties may change depending on the type of event, and details are always provided in full beforehand. They communicate any issues that may arise to a staff member.
Please note: Events usually take place outside of regular operational hours, during the evening, or on weekends.
Requirements
- Some prior experience in a public-facing role
- Comfortable interacting with the public
- Previous experience with computers and iPads is beneficial
- Must keep up-to-date with the Museum’s programs and events
- Flexibility to work evening and weekend events
- Able to work as a team under the direction and supervision of staff
- Commitment: We ask that Special Programs Volunteers commit to at least two shifts per month for a minimum of a year. Note: this is dependent on how many events and programs run each month.
Careers at the Toronto Holocaust Museum
Senior Coordinator, Marketing & Communications – Toronto Holocaust Museum
The Toronto Holocaust Museum is looking for a creative and dynamic individual to join our Marketing Team. If you are a passionate about museums and storytelling this is the job for you! Be part of a team dedicated to delivering impactful Holocaust education that resonates in today’s world, inspiring dialogue and fostering change to confront contemporary antisemitism and all forms of hate.
Collections Specialist, Toronto Holocaust Museum
The Toronto Holocaust Museum is seeking a Collections Specialist to join the team for a 5-month contract. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to support a project focused on improving the care, documentation, and registration of museum artifacts housed within an archival environment. Working under the direction of the THM’s Collections Manager and the OJA’s Managing Director, the Collections Specialist will conduct a comprehensive analysis of current practices, develop actionable recommendations for improvement, and help implement those changes across both organizations.
Director, Development
Reporting to the Vice President, Philanthropic Leadership, the Director, Development will contribute to the development strategy and full donor experience for our leading philanthropists, giving more than $10,000 per year to UJA, as well as be accountable for raising $1 million annually for the Toronto Holocaust Museum. This will include creating highly personalized strategies that not only maximize gifts to the Annual Campaign, Toronto Holocaust Museum, but also include thoughtful and curated plans to cultivate and solicit gifts to/through the Jewish Foundation and transformational gifts to other campaigns. The Director, Development will focus on building and enhancing long term relationships with leading donors, as well as with high potential prospects, to better understand donor motivations and fulfillment.