Events Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
In this volunteer role you will:
- Provide support on pre-event days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday morning)
- Help setting up the event car park
- Help setting up event areas, pay desk, gazebos, barriers and other related activities
- Provide support on the event day (generally on a Sunday)
- Event pay desk; car park assistance; support Museum specific stalls (eg raffle prize stall); putting out road signage.
- Provide support after the event
- On a Sunday assist with clearing up and putting away equipment
- On a Tuesday after the event clear up and return all items to their appropriate storage area.
Why get involved?
- Receive a short induction relevant to the role, including health and safety
- One day free entry at any Museum event for you and a friend
- Have new experiences, meet people with similar interests and be part of a team
- Participate in monthly team meetings
- Access to other volunteering projects and opportunities at the Museum
What is the time commitment?
You can choose to volunteer for as little or as much time as you want for one or more of our events. More information about the content of these events will be posted on our website when it is available. https://www.museumofpower.org.uk/whats-on-2026/
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: [email protected]
What skills do I need?
We are looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic about the Museum and its collections
- Friendly, approachable and welcoming to people of all ages and backgrounds
- Keen to volunteer as part of a team
- In good physical health (stewarding involves sustained standing and some lifting; manual handling training will be provided).
- Please note that some events take place inside and some take place outside in the Museum grounds.
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: 22/04/2026 - 22/04/2036
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Provide support on pre-event days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday morning)
Provide support on the event day (generally on a Sunday)
Provide support after the event (generally on a Tuesday)
Location:
This opportunity is available in the following regions:
Braintree
Maldon
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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