A fond farewell to Debbie Kennedy, who is moving to Waterloo, to be closer to her grandchildren and a life outside the city. (We know Debbie is excited to decorate another new house- a reflection back to her professional life as an interior designer). A Guide with us beginning in 2002, first in the School […]

Volunteers and employees who forget to bring their photo ID to the AGO can visit the front desk in GG Hall and ask for a Protection Services Officer to issue a Day Pass. Security will continue to issue badges, but Day Pass holders will no longer have to wait for a Protection Services Officer to […]

We are excited to announce our next Volunteer President, Maya Kotlarenko. Maya in her own words: I’ve been a volunteer at the AGO for just over 10 years, joining first as an Info Guide during TransformationAGO and then transitioning to Gallery Guide a few years later. What I love most about interacting with guests of […]

AGO employees, volunteers, and interns are invited to take advantage of discount rates at the Canadian National Exhibition this summer, from August 16 to September 2. Simply click here Admission Pass: includes grounds admission, and access to all shows and exhibits. All ages. ·  Corporate Price until Aug 15: $14 ·  Corporate Price from Aug 16 to […]

Hi Everyone,         It’s that time of year, again! Please donate your CLEAN AND DRY unwanted items (they’ll be transformed into amazing art creations by our summer art camp students!) Clean and dry 2L clear or blue plastic bottles (or any clear plastic containers) that would be fun for UPCYCLING. CD’s  – we can etch […]

Hello Everyone, Thank you to everyone involved in coordinating the Employee & Volunteer Picnic on Tuesday. You can’t beat enjoying a delicious lunch and cold drink in beautiful Grange Park with colleagues. And I appreciated the extra chocolate chip cookie! Wednesday evening was bustling with a sold-out talk by author Colson Whitehead and performance by […]

Friday, July 12, 2019 Hello everyone, I have been thinking about our office and work spaces, which have not been updated in many years (decades!). This all relates to how we collaborate together and the kind of organization we want to be – our internal culture. To gain a sense of modern work environments, Leadership […]

Hello volunteers, We are thrilled to share additional dates and times have been posted to visit the Security Department, to obtain your new volunteer badge: Tuesday July 9, 12:30pm – 2:00pm   Wednesday July 10, 12:30pm – 2:00pm   Thursday July 11, 12:30pm – 2:00pm Wednesday July 17, 7:30pm – 8:00pm Friday July 19, 7:30pm – 8:00pm […]

Are you still waiting for your new volunteer badge and lanyard? Need your photo taken? Please visit the Badge Room (via the volunteer lounge) on the following days this week:     TUESDAY JULY 9, 12:30pm – 2:00pm     WEDNESDAY JULY 10, 12:30pm – 2:00pm     THURSDAY JULY 11, 12:30pm – 2:00pm Please bring your current […]

Hello Volunteers, How do we express our love for Paul? Paul Ayers, our beloved Coordinator of the Information Guide program, leaves us this week – for familiar pastures (the AGO Welcome Desk), and all I can say is thank goodness he isn’t going far. I have loved every minute of working with Paul – and […]