BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEERS
BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEERS
Posted for Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Posted by Volunteer Essex
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
An Accredited Museum and award winning visitor attraction, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a charity and the largest surviving Great War aerodrome in Europe.
The museum is a centre for volunteering and with the assistance of over 100 volunteers we deliver a wide range of educational and fundraising events each year that are designed to appeal to families, aviation enthusiasts, historians, school parties and other youth groups.
We also open to the public most weekends throughout the year.
We are looking for volunteers to keep our buildings and surrounding grounds safe and looking their best for our visitors
Volunteers undertake a wide range of tasks throughout the year including:
- Upkeep and maintenance of our
Great War buildings.
This includes painting, plumbing and electrical work. - Upkeep of our grounds.
This includes maintenance of our extensive grassed areas and the car park. - Upkeep of machinery and motor vehicles
- We also have a large wildlife area and an allotment garden that require regular attention
We have
many volunteers on site.
Some have specific skills and experience relating to the above tasks, but this
is not essential.
Tools and materials are provided by us.
Job-specific training is provided when needed.
What skills do I need?
Could this role be perfect for you?
- A friendly and enthusiastic team player
- Good practical skills
- Takes a pride in their work and the work of others
- Reliable
- Able to follow instructions and training
- Flexible and happy to take on a variety of tasks
Relevant qualifications for skilled jobs such as electrical or plumbing work would be an advantage but are not a requirement.
A knowledge of Manual Handling and Health & Safety at sites would be beneficial but full training will be given as required.
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 16/03/2025 - 31/12/2027
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For this role the site is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year.
Volunteers are asked to attend regularly on either one or both days.
Half day and full day working is available.
Please note that personal transport is required to travel to site as we are not on any public transport routes.
Location:
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Hackmans Lane
Purleigh
Nr Maldon, Essex
What3Words Location: passports.glorious.mulled
CM3 6RN
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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