Events Volunteer: Car and Bike Enthusiasts

We’re looking for volunteers who are friendly and welcoming and have an interest in cars, bikes or transport. The Museum runs regular events for every motoring enthusiast; vintage and classic car shows, motorbike meets, autojumbles, history of transport and even boats, buses, tractors and caravans! You might want to volunteer at one motoring event or a few of them.

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 unique experiences for visitors and generate important funds for the Museum charity.

This is a great opportunity for someone who only has a short amount of time but wants to do something enjoyable and make other people smile. Maybe you are able to help us prepare for and set up the activities before the event, or perhaps you have a few hours to help on the day. We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy working with the public and are able to welcome visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

What’s involved?

In this role you will:

•  THE DAY BEFORE: Helping to set up the event; setting up the show ground and performance areas, stalls, signage, gazebos, barriers etc

AND/OR

• ON THE DAY: Welcoming visitors and answering questions; stewarding and assisting with health and safety; supporting owners, performers and stallholders; processing tickets and collecting evaluation; preparing refreshments for the team; marshalling vehicles, supporting fundraising, ensuring the event spaces stay clean and tidy; helping to clear up and pack down the event.
• Welcoming family and adult visitors of all ages and backgrounds, treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Why get involved?

• Receive a short induction relevant to the role, including health and safety
• Share your passion for cars, bikes or transport and meet people with similar interest
• Keep active and improve your wellbeing
• One day free entry at any Museum event for you and a friend
• Have new experiences and be part of a team
• Access to other volunteering projects and opportunities at the Museum

We are looking for someone who is:

• Interested in cars, bikes or transport (you do not need knowledge, only enthusiasm!)
• Friendly, approachable and welcoming to people of all ages and backgrounds
• Keen to volunteer as part of a team and support the Museum
• In good physical health (stewarding involves sustained standing and some lifting, manual handling training will be provided)
• Reliable and able to provide one reference
• Please note these events take place outside in the Museum grounds

What is the time commitment?

How do I find out more?