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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 an extensive programme of educational
and fundraising events each year designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of
visitors including historians, aviation enthusiasts, school parties and
families.
We also open to the public most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
We are looking for people who can our meet, greet and provide information to our visitors, all wrapped up in a friendly welcome to the site. This will also include taking care of our small retail outlet.
You will become familiar with our shop and our range of gifts and gradually build up your knowledge of our museum and exhibitions.
What skills do I need?
Could this role be perfect for you?
- Friendly and confident when talking to people of all ages and backgrounds about the museum
- Able to build strong relationships with staff and other volunteers
- Enjoy working in a small but busy team
- Willing to learn the operation of a simple till system
- Willing to find out more about our displays and exhibitions
- Happy to undertake other ad-hoc roles
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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The museum is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.
Volunteers are asked to attend regularly on one or more of these days.
Half day and full day working is available.
Please note that when attending site you will need to have personal transport for travel to site as we are not on public transport routes.
Location:
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Hackmans Lane
Purleigh
Nr Maldon, Essex
What3Words Location: passports.glorious.mulled
CM3 6RN
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