Horniman Museum and Gardens - Engage Volunteer Programme

Deadline: As soon as possible

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Location(s)

  • United Kingdom
London

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

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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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