Luminarium Steward
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In October 2026, Woodhorn Museum will mark a significant milestone: 20 years since its transformation into a major visitor destination and archives centre. As part of these Celebrations, Woodhorn Museum has an exciting volunteering opportunity to help steward the Luminarium, an art installation
The stewards staffing the Luminarium have varied roles to play. There is the purely practical aspect of running of the structure but more importantly there is the relationship with the public – this is where stewards make the biggest contribution in helping visitors to have the optimum experience of the luminarium. There are 8 or 9 workstations - the stewards are rotated between these stations every 30 minutes.
Steward shifts will run from Saturday 24th until Thursday 29th October, 9am - 1pm and 12pm - 4pm.
Those who wish to volunteer need to sign up as a North East Museums volunteer and be able to attend a briefing session at Woodhorn Museum on the 23rd October, 2pm - 4.30pm
What skills do I need?
- over 18
- Communication skills and excellent customer care.
- Physically able to stand/walk for 30 minute sessions in some work stations
Good to know
Whilst the luminarium is accessible, wheel chair access may be difficult for stewards working. The Luminarium event days will be during October half term, so there will be outdoor working and warm layers of clothes will likely be needed. The luminarium is illuminated by natural light levels and is an immersive experience with ambient music and colour within the structure.
To do this role, you need to be able to:
- Understand times and dates
- Have conversations with visitors
- Understand and follow detailed instructions with 2 or 3 parts
- Read short sentences and simple instructions
Dates and Times.
- Briefing must be attended in order to volunteer- Friday 23rd October, 2pm - 4.30pm at Woodhorn Museum.
- Steward shifts will run from Saturday 24th until Thursday 29th October.
- 9am - 1pm and 12pm - 4pm.