Volunteer: Being Human: Mini Bed of NailsWelcome to Being Human!
Being Human is the part of Spark where guests have the chance to learn more about the science within their bodies. The bed of nails is one of the most well-known exhibits at Spark! This opportunity showcases the science behind the bed of nails through the use of a mini version. Explain to guests the relationship between area and pressure and why lying on the bed of nails doesn't hurt! By volunteering for this opportunity, you will have the chance to: Lead a science activation independently. Become more comfortable talking with kids, their adults, and other guests as you increase guest services and science communication skills.Work with guests to customize the mini bed of nails, and have them create and test a hypothesis.Show an interest in the activity and encourage guests to try it.Training will be provided. You will run the activation independently once you feel comfortable. Reporting Managers: Maddie Bemrose, Brandon Lam Exhibit Location: Upper Level, set up will be near the bed of nails exhibit. Items will be stored at Steven's lab in a bin. Assistance will be provided for setup. Program: Interpretive Science Connections Welcome to Being Human!
Being Human is the part of Spark where guests have the chance to learn more about the science within their bodies. The bed of nails is one of the most well-known exhibits at Spark! This opportunity showcases the science behind the bed of nails through the use of a mini version. Explain to guests the relationship between area and pressure and why lying on the bed of nails doesn't hurt! By volunteering for this opportunity, you will have the chance to: Lead a science activation independently. Become more comfortable talking with kids, their adults, and other guests as you increase guest services and science communication skills.Work with guests to customize the mini bed of nails, and have them create and test a hypothesis.Show an interest in the activity and encourage guests to try it.Training will be provided. You will run the activation independently once you feel comfortable. Reporting Managers: Maddie Bemrose, Brandon Lam Exhibit Location: Upper Level, set up will be near the bed of nails exhibit. Items will be stored at Steven's lab in a bin. Assistance will be provided for setup. Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Creative Kids Museum – Kids learn and play!Come learn and play in C.K.M. Do you have a desire for early childhood education? CKM (Creative Kids Museum) is not only the place to build on your existing education but also to understand brain development in our young guests from age 0-8 years of age. This exhibit also allows our younger guests to explore all the exciting content occurring at Spark, but at a pace they can interact with and succeed by asking all the questions they can muster up. While volunteering in CKM, you have the opportunity to assist with the following: Assisting with the resetting of unused exhibitsRestocking and assisting the active staff member in the room as neededAssist with imagination play, storytelling, and creative builds in our maker space!Other tasks may involve interacting and demonstrating to our curious guests and families how exhibits are used. Training Will be provided *Please wear closed-toed shoes* Reporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Exhibit Location: Main Floor behind front of house desk, down the hall Program: Interpretive Science Connections Come learn and play in C.K.M. Do you have a desire for early childhood education? CKM (Creative Kids Museum) is not only the place to build on your existing education but also to understand brain development in our young guests from age 0-8 years of age. This exhibit also allows our younger guests to explore all the exciting content occurring at Spark, but at a pace they can interact with and succeed by asking all the questions they can muster up. While volunteering in CKM, you have the opportunity to assist with the following: Assisting with the resetting of unused exhibitsRestocking and assisting the active staff member in the room as neededAssist with imagination play, storytelling, and creative builds in our maker space!Other tasks may involve interacting and demonstrating to our curious guests and families how exhibits are used. Training Will be provided *Please wear closed-toed shoes* Reporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Exhibit Location: Main Floor behind front of house desk, down the hall Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Steven's LabA delightful metamorphosis has taken place...
Volunteer roles in Steven's Lab: Dress Code: Current Experiment: Float That Boat Description: Ever wondered how a giant metal ship stays afloat? Or how your body seems to feel lighter in the water? Learn about density and buoyancy in our first ever physics-based Steven’s Lab! Additional volunteer info (to add if you think it would be helpful): This lab is ideal for those interested in communicating physics to the public. Our main experiment will involve designing boats that can float on water. Steven's Lab is also introducing some mini experiments based on water which will give staff and volunteers additional opportunity to practice science communication!
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Program: Interpretive Science Connections A delightful metamorphosis has taken place...
Volunteer roles in Steven's Lab: Dress Code: Current Experiment: Float That Boat Description: Ever wondered how a giant metal ship stays afloat? Or how your body seems to feel lighter in the water? Learn about density and buoyancy in our first ever physics-based Steven’s Lab! Additional volunteer info (to add if you think it would be helpful): This lab is ideal for those interested in communicating physics to the public. Our main experiment will involve designing boats that can float on water. Steven's Lab is also introducing some mini experiments based on water which will give staff and volunteers additional opportunity to practice science communication!
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Indoor Bluprint: Vortex Simulator- AM Timeslot Welcome to Indoor BLUprint!
BLUprint highlights the connection between the professional trades and STEAM, allowing our guests to experience parts of the job within the skill trades and learning about the science within them. In this opportunity, you will have the opportunity to help facilitate our indoor bluprint space (within open studio) and help ensure the activations run smoothly and guests are using them properly. Areas include: VR welding, vortex simulator, Masterkidz wall, and rigamajig area. Focus will be primarily on the vortex simulator, but it will be key to rotate throughout the areas. The vortex simulator allows guests to pick between driving a forklift, crane, or excavator, and is a simulation for the difficulty around operating these machines. In this opportunity, you'll have the chance to: Assist guests with the vortex simulator.Become familiar with each simulation with the vortex simulator so you can better assist guests.How to troubleshoot the various areas and ensure guests get the best experience.Communication and interpretation skills by engaging with guests in the various areas. Learn more about the overlap between the skill trades and STEAM and educate guests on this topic.IMPORTANT NOTE:This opportunity will have two time slots available to volunteer for. One between 10 Am and 1 pm and one between 1 pm and 3 pm. The opportunity will state whether it is the AM or PM timeslot, and you can sign up for one or both. Reporting Managers: Maddie Bemrose, Patrick Herbert Exhibit Location: Upper galleries, the area is mainly across from the VR area. The vortex simulator is across from the birdly VR area. Program: Interpretive Science Connections Welcome to Indoor BLUprint!
BLUprint highlights the connection between the professional trades and STEAM, allowing our guests to experience parts of the job within the skill trades and learning about the science within them. In this opportunity, you will have the opportunity to help facilitate our indoor bluprint space (within open studio) and help ensure the activations run smoothly and guests are using them properly. Areas include: VR welding, vortex simulator, Masterkidz wall, and rigamajig area. Focus will be primarily on the vortex simulator, but it will be key to rotate throughout the areas. The vortex simulator allows guests to pick between driving a forklift, crane, or excavator, and is a simulation for the difficulty around operating these machines. In this opportunity, you'll have the chance to: Assist guests with the vortex simulator.Become familiar with each simulation with the vortex simulator so you can better assist guests.How to troubleshoot the various areas and ensure guests get the best experience.Communication and interpretation skills by engaging with guests in the various areas. Learn more about the overlap between the skill trades and STEAM and educate guests on this topic.IMPORTANT NOTE:This opportunity will have two time slots available to volunteer for. One between 10 Am and 1 pm and one between 1 pm and 3 pm. The opportunity will state whether it is the AM or PM timeslot, and you can sign up for one or both. Reporting Managers: Maddie Bemrose, Patrick Herbert Exhibit Location: Upper galleries, the area is mainly across from the VR area. The vortex simulator is across from the birdly VR area. Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Indoor Bluprint: Vortex Simulator- PM Timeslot Welcome to Indoor BLUprint!
BLUprint highlights the connection between the professional trades and STEAM, allowing our guests to experience parts of the job within the skill trades and learning about the science within them. In this opportunity, you will have the opportunity to help facilitate our indoor bluprint space (within open studio) and help ensure the activations run smoothly and guests are using them properly. Areas include: VR welding, vortex simulator, Masterkidz wall, and rigamajig area. Focus will be primarily on the vortex simulator, but it will be key to rotate throughout the areas. The vortex simulator allows guests to pick between driving a forklift, crane, or excavator, and is a simulation of the difficulty of operating these machines. In this opportunity, you'll have the chance to: Assist guests with the vortex simulator.Become familiar with each simulation with the vortex simulator so you can better assist guests.How to troubleshoot the various areas and ensure guests get the best experience.Communication and interpretation skills by engaging with guests in the various areas. Learn more about the overlap between the skill trades and STEAM and educate guests on this.IMPORTANT NOTE:This opportunity will have two time slots available to volunteer for. One between 10 Am and 1 pm and one between 1 pm and 3 pm. The opportunity will state whether it is the AM or PM timeslot, and you can sign up for one or both. Reporting Managers: Maddie Bemrose, Patrick Herbert Exhibit Location: Upper galleries, the area is mainly across from the VR area. The vortex simulator is across from the birdly VR area. Program: Interpretive Science Connections Welcome to Indoor BLUprint!
BLUprint highlights the connection between the professional trades and STEAM, allowing our guests to experience parts of the job within the skill trades and learning about the science within them. In this opportunity, you will have the opportunity to help facilitate our indoor bluprint space (within open studio) and help ensure the activations run smoothly and guests are using them properly. Areas include: VR welding, vortex simulator, Masterkidz wall, and rigamajig area. Focus will be primarily on the vortex simulator, but it will be key to rotate throughout the areas. The vortex simulator allows guests to pick between driving a forklift, crane, or excavator, and is a simulation of the difficulty of operating these machines. In this opportunity, you'll have the chance to: Assist guests with the vortex simulator.Become familiar with each simulation with the vortex simulator so you can better assist guests.How to troubleshoot the various areas and ensure guests get the best experience.Communication and interpretation skills by engaging with guests in the various areas. Learn more about the overlap between the skill trades and STEAM and educate guests on this.IMPORTANT NOTE:This opportunity will have two time slots available to volunteer for. One between 10 Am and 1 pm and one between 1 pm and 3 pm. The opportunity will state whether it is the AM or PM timeslot, and you can sign up for one or both. Reporting Managers: Maddie Bemrose, Patrick Herbert Exhibit Location: Upper galleries, the area is mainly across from the VR area. The vortex simulator is across from the birdly VR area. Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Being Human: Exploring SensesWelcome to Being Human!
This area of Spark allows guests to learn and explore the human body. This activation includes two activities. The first one is about how humans see and perceive colour with an additional focus on colour blindness. The second explores our sense of touch. Colour and ConesEver wonder how humans can see colours? Humans are known as trichromats, meaning people with full-spectrum colour vision have 3 types of cells in their eyes that allow them to perceive colour. This activation will help both you and the guests learn about colour blindness. What does it mean to be colour blind? How do colour blind people see the world in comparison to those with full-spectrum vision? Through the use of an app on an iPad, you'll be able to help guests "see" similarly to those with colour blindness. Did you know our sense of touch is one of the first senses humans develop while in utero? Through touch our brains perceive the world around us and help keep us safe. Two activities within this activation will allow guests to explore their sense of touch. We have a box with mismatched blocks that guests will have to sort into pairs while wearing a blind fold. In the second, guests will roll a die and have to select an item from the mystery box that fits what they roll. For example, if they rolled "rough," they will have to find something "rough" in the mystery box. In this opportunity, you'll have the chance to: Lead science activations independently. You may work with other volunteers if multiple people sign up.Learn more about our sense of touch and how we see colour, and be able to explain this to guests.Help build empathy with guests who are color-blind. Become more comfortable talking with kids, their adults, and other guests as you increase guest services and science communication skills.Training will be provided, and you will run the activation once you are comfortable. Reporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Exhibit Location: Upper floor. Can set up in and around the bed of nails or anywhere around Being Human. Items for the activation will be kept in the prototype lab and Steven's lab. You will have help gathering materials and with setup. Program: Interpretive Science Connections Welcome to Being Human!
This area of Spark allows guests to learn and explore the human body. This activation includes two activities. The first one is about how humans see and perceive colour with an additional focus on colour blindness. The second explores our sense of touch. Colour and ConesEver wonder how humans can see colours? Humans are known as trichromats, meaning people with full-spectrum colour vision have 3 types of cells in their eyes that allow them to perceive colour. This activation will help both you and the guests learn about colour blindness. What does it mean to be colour blind? How do colour blind people see the world in comparison to those with full-spectrum vision? Through the use of an app on an iPad, you'll be able to help guests "see" similarly to those with colour blindness. Did you know our sense of touch is one of the first senses humans develop while in utero? Through touch our brains perceive the world around us and help keep us safe. Two activities within this activation will allow guests to explore their sense of touch. We have a box with mismatched blocks that guests will have to sort into pairs while wearing a blind fold. In the second, guests will roll a die and have to select an item from the mystery box that fits what they roll. For example, if they rolled "rough," they will have to find something "rough" in the mystery box. In this opportunity, you'll have the chance to: Lead science activations independently. You may work with other volunteers if multiple people sign up.Learn more about our sense of touch and how we see colour, and be able to explain this to guests.Help build empathy with guests who are color-blind. Become more comfortable talking with kids, their adults, and other guests as you increase guest services and science communication skills.Training will be provided, and you will run the activation once you are comfortable. Reporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Exhibit Location: Upper floor. Can set up in and around the bed of nails or anywhere around Being Human. Items for the activation will be kept in the prototype lab and Steven's lab. You will have help gathering materials and with setup. Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Open Studio: Take It Apart/ CircuitsWelcome to Open Studio!
Open Studio provides a variety of inquiry based learning opportunities through our hands on exhibits designed to encourage creativity and curiosity in our guests. Take It Apart/ Circuits This opportunity is for our take it apart station where guests have a chance to use tools to take apart various devices and see what the components inside are. Guests can then take items such as motors to the circuit station next to take it apart and test if they can get them to run! In this opportunity you will have the chance to help guide guests as they take apart various items to discover the electronic parts within them. Help explain to kids what basic electronic parts are such as: reisistors, capacitors, LED lights, microchips, and motors. Motors can then be tested at the circuit station next to take it apart to see if they still work. In this activation you'll have the chance to do the following: Help guests to properly use tools to take apart the devices.Explain to guests what the removed items are.Make sure guests are wearing the proper PPE to protect themselves while taking items apart. Help test motors at the circuit station encouraging guests to do it independently but guide and assist as needed.Show an interest in the activity and encourage guests to try it.This opportunity offers the chance for you to learn about basic electronics and help teach that knowledge to guests. This may be the first time guest use tools such as a screwdriver and it can be helpful to have someone guide them through proper tool use and wearing PPE. Training will be provided. You will run the activation independently once you feel comfortable. Reporting Managers: Maddie Bemrose, Brandon Lam Exhibit Location: Upper Level, across from the VR zone Program: Interpretive Science Connections Welcome to Open Studio!
Open Studio provides a variety of inquiry based learning opportunities through our hands on exhibits designed to encourage creativity and curiosity in our guests. Take It Apart/ Circuits This opportunity is for our take it apart station where guests have a chance to use tools to take apart various devices and see what the components inside are. Guests can then take items such as motors to the circuit station next to take it apart and test if they can get them to run! In this opportunity you will have the chance to help guide guests as they take apart various items to discover the electronic parts within them. Help explain to kids what basic electronic parts are such as: reisistors, capacitors, LED lights, microchips, and motors. Motors can then be tested at the circuit station next to take it apart to see if they still work. In this activation you'll have the chance to do the following: Help guests to properly use tools to take apart the devices.Explain to guests what the removed items are.Make sure guests are wearing the proper PPE to protect themselves while taking items apart. Help test motors at the circuit station encouraging guests to do it independently but guide and assist as needed.Show an interest in the activity and encourage guests to try it.This opportunity offers the chance for you to learn about basic electronics and help teach that knowledge to guests. This may be the first time guest use tools such as a screwdriver and it can be helpful to have someone guide them through proper tool use and wearing PPE. Training will be provided. You will run the activation independently once you feel comfortable. Reporting Managers: Maddie Bemrose, Brandon Lam Exhibit Location: Upper Level, across from the VR zone Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: CKM: Lights! Shadow! Action!Come learn and play in C.K.M.! Welcome to the Creative Kids Museum the area of Spark dedicated to our youngest guests ages 0-8. Have an interest in early childhood development and activity facilitation? This is the opportunity for you! The activity is a shadow puppet activity that utilizes the theatre space in the CKM. Play with the puppets and kids and help them learn about what exactly a shadow is, colours, and properties of opaque, translucent, and transparent objects. While volunteering for this opportunity you will coordinate the following: Run a science activation on your own.Learn more about the science behind light, shadows, and colours and how to communicate this to young children. Become more comfortable talking with kids, their adults, and other guests as you increase guest services and science communication skills.Training will be provided and you will run the activation once you are comfortable. Reporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Exhibit Location: Main Floor behind front of house desk, down the hall Program: Interpretive Science Connections Come learn and play in C.K.M.! Welcome to the Creative Kids Museum the area of Spark dedicated to our youngest guests ages 0-8. Have an interest in early childhood development and activity facilitation? This is the opportunity for you! The activity is a shadow puppet activity that utilizes the theatre space in the CKM. Play with the puppets and kids and help them learn about what exactly a shadow is, colours, and properties of opaque, translucent, and transparent objects. While volunteering for this opportunity you will coordinate the following: Run a science activation on your own.Learn more about the science behind light, shadows, and colours and how to communicate this to young children. Become more comfortable talking with kids, their adults, and other guests as you increase guest services and science communication skills.Training will be provided and you will run the activation once you are comfortable. Reporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Exhibit Location: Main Floor behind front of house desk, down the hall Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Ro5ie – Robot Coa5ter HostRo5ie – Robot Coa5ter Host This innovative experience is sure to give the robotics gurus and thrill seekers a ride like no other. Ro5ie is Canada’s first single-armed, indoor, 3-seater, rollercoaster experience. Providing 5 levels of ride simulations to choose from. Volunteering at Ro5ie will allow you to stretch your knowledge of robotics, and guest communication, in addition to the following tasks: Ensuring guests are aware of the procedures implemented to ride Ro5ieEnsure safe practices are always held.Providing information regarding locations and pricing for guests as neededEducate onlookers on the articulating motions and G-Force rollercoasters provideWelcome to the future of roller coasters. Welcome to a new era of excitement! Training will be providedPlease wear Close-toed shoesReporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Location: Main Floor, In the South side of the Atrium Program: Interpretive Science Connections Ro5ie – Robot Coa5ter Host This innovative experience is sure to give the robotics gurus and thrill seekers a ride like no other. Ro5ie is Canada’s first single-armed, indoor, 3-seater, rollercoaster experience. Providing 5 levels of ride simulations to choose from. Volunteering at Ro5ie will allow you to stretch your knowledge of robotics, and guest communication, in addition to the following tasks: Ensuring guests are aware of the procedures implemented to ride Ro5ieEnsure safe practices are always held.Providing information regarding locations and pricing for guests as neededEducate onlookers on the articulating motions and G-Force rollercoasters provideWelcome to the future of roller coasters. Welcome to a new era of excitement! Training will be providedPlease wear Close-toed shoesReporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Location: Main Floor, In the South side of the Atrium Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pixelarius, The Multi Player VR ExperienceInstructing the players in line with what the safety guidelines are.Assisting with loading in and loading out participatesPlease become part of this exciting VR experience, as we educate through play and curiosity. Training Will be providedReporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Program: Interpretive Science Connections Instructing the players in line with what the safety guidelines are.Assisting with loading in and loading out participatesPlease become part of this exciting VR experience, as we educate through play and curiosity. Training Will be providedReporting Managers: Brandon Lam / Maddie Bemrose Program: Interpretive Science Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Postal Code: T2E 5T2 Allow Groups: No |