Deadline: As soon as possible
Location(s)
United Kingdom
Overview
We’ve been open since Victorian times, when Frederick John Horniman first opened his house and extraordinary collection of objects to visitors. Since then, our collection has grown tenfold and includes internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as an acclaimed aquarium and natural history collection.
Details
The Horniman Museum and Gardens welcomes a wide range of people, including many young families, each year. Our Engage volunteers enable visitors to have closer contact with the Museum’s collections through the hands-on displays in Nature Base and the object-handling trolley. Volunteers also help visitors in temporary exhibitions, and in the Gardens during the summer.
All necessary training is given – no prior experience is needed
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The role would suit someone who:
- Enjoys museums and has an interest in the people who visit them
- Enjoys working with children and families
- Is friendly and welcoming, and is confident communicating with our diverse range of visitors
- Is able to stand or sit for a sustained period of time in a sometimes busy environment
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
What we can offer participants:
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth and development in a community-focussed museum
- A supportive, learning environment
- Travel (within Greater London) and lunch expenses (when volunteering across the lunch period) will be reimbursed
- Special behind-the-scenes talks and visits at the Horniman and special events for volunteers eg picnics, talks.
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