Access Advisory Panel Volunteer
RAF Museum
Help us to inspire everyone with the Royal Air Force story.
We want to be able to share the Royal Air Force story with everyone, including those living with all kinds of disability, visible or hidden. Our Access Advisory Group is a group of volunteers who meet to support & advise the RAF Museum to ensure access for all. Examples of previous areas of group input include new exhibitions to commemorate the centenary of the RAF & the access information available on our website. You will be: •Attending meetings a few times a year, which you can opt to attend either online or on site. •Giving the Museum your opinion and advice on matters relating to access.
Advice, Information & Support
Evaluating & Reviewing
This role is perfect for you if you… • Live/have lived with a disability or have an understanding of living with a disability, or live with dementia or are supporting/have supported someone living with dementia. • Have an interest in museums and a commitment to making museums accessible. • Have the ability and willingness to use your experience to help us improve access throughout the Museum. • Are committed to attending three meetings per year either online or at the RAF Museum in Hendon.
What’s in it for me? • Help heritage to be accessible to all. • Gain behind-the-scenes experience within the heritage sector, • Discover more about the history of the RAF, • Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy. • Free access to flight simulator, 4D and virtual reality experiences, • Become part of a great team of volunteers and staff. • Discounts in gift shop and café. • Free entry to a wide selection of other museum and heritage sites and exhibitions nationwide.
The group meets three times per year (on dates agreed in advance). You can opt to attend on site or online. Meetings last for approximately two hours and are usually held during Museum opening times (10am – 5pm). We may also send occasional emails asking for advice and opinions.
NW9 5LL
RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, Hendon, NW 5LL. Volunteers can attend meetings in person or via video call.
The Museum is situated near by Colindale Underground Station on the Edgware branch of the Northern Line. Route 303 passes the entrance to the Museum. The bus stop for this service is located directly outside the exit of Colindale Underground station. Mill Hill Broadway is the nearest rail station and is a 20 minute walk away. The station is on the Luton/King's Cross/Thameslink line. By car, follow the brown and white tourist signs from M25, M1 (Junction 4 Southbound), A41, A5 and North Circular (A406) roads.
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