Learning Support Volunteer

We’re looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers to welcome schools when they visit the Museum.

The Museum of Power cares for a collection of industrial heritage and makes it accessible to the public. We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy working with children and are enthusiastic about learning to help primary school children have an enjoyable and memorable visit to the Museum. This role does not include teaching or delivering sessions with schools, however you will have opportunities for training if you wish to progress to the Learning Volunteer role.

What’s involved?

 

In this role you will:

  • Welcome school groups and support their visit to the Museum
  • Prepare activities and support children to engage with the session
  • Liaise with teachers and coordinate evaluation
  • There are also opportunities to support activities for families during the school holidays

Why get involved?

  • Receive a full induction and training relevant to the role, including communicating with children, health and safety and safeguarding
  • Gain skills and experience working with children
  • Meet new people with similar interests
  • Participate in monthly team meetings
  • Access to other volunteering projects and opportunities at the Museum

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Friendly, welcoming and approachable
  • Enthusiastic about the Museum and its collections
  • Works well with children and young people and able to provide two references
  • Interested in working with a range of age groups, backgrounds and demographics

What is the time commitment?

We are looking for volunteers who are available on Wednedsays, Thursdays or Fridays during term time, from 9.30am – 2.30pm (half day shifts are also available).

 Ideally you will be available either once a week or once a fortnight.

 You will have a named contact from the Museum team to support you, this is James Gulleford, the Assistant Museum Manager who leads on the learning programmes.

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