Call For Exhibition Assistant Volunteers
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us provide excellent customer service and warm welcomes to our museum galleries and to help bring our upcoming exhibition to life. No previous experience working or volunteering is necessary, just an interest in the unique story of Croydon!
Forge: Industries of Croydon
Opening in Spring 2025, this exhibition will celebrate the important and unique industrial history and heritage of Croydon and the surrounding borough. Displaying a combination of museum objects, archive photographs and a selection of new work by local photographer Lee Williams, the exhibition will engage, surprise and inspire.
What’s involved?
Welcoming visitors to the Museum of Croydon and contributing towards creating a friendly and accessible environment for all visitors, including school groups, families and young people.
Providing guidance and insight to visitors on their journey through the exhibition, signposting them to other areas of interest in the Museum, Archive, library and wider cultural events.
Working closely with and supporting the Museum team to protect our collection and facilitate a professional reception area.
Promoting the Museum’s services, galleries and events to visitors as required.
Working with other volunteers to support the service.
Aside from stewarding the exhibition and being the face of the Museum, volunteers may also have the opportunity to develop their volunteering role and contribute to Museum activities and events, such as by providing guided tours of Forge or lending a hand at children’s craft workshops and holiday activities.
This role will suit you if you...
Are a welcoming and friendly person who enjoys meeting new people
Have effective communication skills with an ability to listen and engage with a variety of people.
Have an interest in local and social history and/or working with the public.
By getting involved you will...
Join a friendly and growing team and have the opportunity to make new friends
Develop your confidence and public-facing skills
Learn more about the history of Croydon
Gain practical and valuable experience working in the heritage sector
Time Commitment
Ideally you would be able to commit to a minimum of 4 hours a week, either 10am-2pm or 1pm-5pm on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday for a minimum of three months.
Support and Training
Full induction and training
A contribution towards travel expenses to and from volunteering.
Volunteers will be supported by the Volunteer Coordinator and Visitor Experience Officer as well as by the wider Museum team.
Apply by Monday 17th of March, 11:59pm. Interviews will be held during the first week of April. If you require an alternative application method please contact the Museum office or our Volunteer Coordinator
