Event Research and Coordination Volunteer
We’re looking for volunteers with great organisation and research skills to help us develop our programme of exciting events at the Museum.
The Museum of Power reopened to the public in 2024 after a £1.9 million redevelopment. The Museum runs a busy events programme to animate its building and grounds, provide entertaining experiences for families, adults and enthusiasts and generate important funds for the Museum charity.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to volunteer behind the scenes, remotely from home and/or who need a role that is flexible around their availability.
What’s involved?
In this role you will:
- Support the Events Manager to research themes and content for the busy events programme, helping to raise income for the Museum Charity
- Research and book stallholders, exhibitors and performers for events for a range of audiences including families, adults and enthusiasts
- Coordinate volunteers to help deliver the events
- Help to promote the events programme to local and specialist audiences through website, posters/flyers and listings
Why get involved?
- This role is flexible and could be based in the Museum office or remotely from home
- Flex your creativity and see your ideas come to life at the Museum
- Receive a full induction and training relevant to the role, including…
- See behind the scenes at the Museum and gain events experience
- Be part of a team and meet people with similar interests
- Access to other volunteering projects and opportunities at the Museum
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly and able to communicate effectively by email and telephone
- Organised with good computer skills
- Enthusiastic about the Museum and willing to learn about its events programme
- Works well as part of a team and is able to provide one reference
- Interested in working on events for a range of age groups, backgrounds and demographics
What is the time commitment?
We are looking for up to 3 volunteers who are available one day a week or one day a fortnight. This role is flexible and could be done over several days around your availability.
You may choose to volunteer remotely from home after initial training if you wish.
You will have a named contact from the Museum team to support you, this is Debbie Thomas, the Museum Manager.
How do I find out more?
For an informal chat about the role, please complete our short application form to tell us a bit about yourself.
If you have any questions or would like to apply in a different format, please contact us at: volunteers@museumofpower.org.uk