The OCMS is always looking to expand its volunteer base to help with a variety of tasks from events to collection management. If you are interested in helping out, please contact us either by phone or email.

Telephone: 604-872-1230

E-mail:

Organization:  The Original Costume Museum Society (OCMS) is working towards the creation of a permanent museum dedicated to the history of fashion, ethnic costume, and textiles.  It currently offers educational programs and historical fashion shows for the general public and has a large collection of historical garments.

OCMS Mission:  To create a museum that explores the history of fashion, ethnic costume, and textiles

Responsible to:  The members of the OCMS through the President

Term:  2 years

Time commitment:  4 to 10 hours per month (depending on committee work)

Responsibilities:

• Prepares for and attends monthly board meetings
• Carries out the general responsibilities of a member of a not-for-profit board (society governance, policies, financial stability)
• Performs committee work
• Promotes the OCMS in the community

Skills:

• Ability to work in a team

Benefits to Volunteer:

• Use skills to benefit a worthy charitable, educational society.\
• Gain a reference, if resumé is being created
• Associate with other educated, motivated individuals

Contact:  Wendy Nichols, Chair of Nominations Committee, at

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Volunteer Sewers Needed

The OCMS is still in need of sewers to sew garment bags to house the garments in our collection.
Materials will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Betty Done at 604-224-9357.

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