Support Us
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the DesBrisay! We are not currently seeking volunteers to assist with day-to-day operations, but we invite you to fill out an application form below if you would like to be contacted by staff in the future, should an opportunity arise.
We also encourage you to consider becoming a member of the Friends of the DesBrisay society, should you be interested in volunteering in the Friends’ giftshop or supporting their other fundraising initiatives.
Click below to view and download the Volunteer Application Form. Forms can be e-mailed to museum@bridgewater.ca, or dropped off in-person at 130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater. Staff will contact you if an opportunity arises that is a match for your skills and interests.
Become a Member
The DesBrisay Museum building offers daily recreational programming, a permanent museum space featuring curated stories of Bridgewater & Lunenburg County; a research area; a dedicated art exhibition space; community room space; and a rotating Bridgewater Photography Society exhibit wall featuring members work. The dedicated staff provide residents with a safe social space to learn new skills, enjoy local art, and make important community connections.
Becoming a member of the Friends of the DesBrisay Museum means you can help support your community and the museum, while also meeting new people and, if you’re interested, learning new skills.
Your membership helps to create educational events for children, fund student employment, preserve irreplaceable artifacts and much more. Your support means that everyone can continue to enjoy these offerings year-round, free of charge.
Membership includes:
- Invitations to exhibit openings and special events
- Exclusive member events
- Volunteer opportunities
Donate to the DesBrisay Museum
DesBrisay Museum continues to thrive and is able to provide exceptional heritage, art, and cultural programming thanks to the ongoing support of the residents and businesses of Bridgewater and of Lunenburg County.
MAKE A DONATION TODAY
You can make a gift of any size to DesBrisay Museum today from the comfort of your own home using your home computer or smartphone!
Online donations can be made through our Canada Helps page, click the “Donate” button below to make your contribution to the artistic, cultural, and heritage events that make DesBrisay Museum an inspiring hub of community activity in Lunenburg County.
Ways to Give & Planned Giving
There are a number of ways that you or a loved one can give back to the museum, including:
· One-time donation
· Memorial donations or bequests in a loved one’s memory
· Monthly giving
· Become a member
· Sponsorship of a program day/event
· Become a volunteer
· Donate to the DesBrisay Museum’s collection
· Purchase a book for the museum’s reference library
Tax receipts are issued through Canada Helps when giving online or can be issued on request. All donations go toward the continuation of the museum’s mission. For more information, you can download our Planned Giving document below, or contact us.
Click below to view and download our Planned Giving brochure.
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