Handling Collection Volunteer
RAF Museum
Are you interested in working in collections and museum artefacts? This role is for you. You will receive the opportunity to work with the RAF's museum vast collections and learn how to handle objects in a museum environment.
What is the role? Our handling collection at RAF Museum is a valuable resource used by schools, families, community groups, subject specialist groups, and others. The opportunity to interact with real objects from the past is a powerful way to learn about and connect with the RAF story. Working with the Royal Air Force Museum’s Handling Collection based at our London site, you have the opportunity to assist the documentation and reorganisation of our 3-D objects and clothing items. This will help staff, volunteers and external users to gain greater access to this part of the collection. Your contribution will also help the relocation of these items to a better storage environment for their longer-term survival. Also gain an understanding of how handling objects are used in a museum environment to increase our audiences understanding and enjoyment of the RAF story. What will I be doing? Cataloguing collections data on a spreadsheet and writing information cards Carefully packing, storing and labelling collection items Colour coding, theming and labelling storage boxes Identifying any needs for remedial conservation and cleaning Preparing objects and completing forms for external contractors and borrowers. This role will be undertaken on site within the RAF Museum’s offices and stores, with staff supervision. It will involve infrequent lifting of some heavy boxes and climbing on a set of low foldable steps. Applications are welcomed from anyone able to fulfil the role, and we are happy to discuss support requirements. How much time would I need to commit? Weekly, 10.00am to 2.00pm or 2.00pm to 5.00pm on a mutually convenient day. Additional hours may be available (subject to staff availability to supervise). What happens after I apply? We will invite suitable applicants to attend an open day to learn more about the role. Expectations You want experience in working with museum collections You have some documentation and data management skills You are happy to carry out lone working You are comfortable occasionally lifting moderately heavy boxes You want to contribute to learning and enjoyment of our subject by our visitors Benefits Handle objects from the RAF Museum’s collection not on public display Learn about object conservation Discover more about the history of the RAF Gain behind-the-scenes experience within the heritage sector Discounts in gift shop and café Free access to the Flight Zone and similar attractions on site Free or discounted tickets for select RAF Museum events Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy Free entry to a wide selection of other museum and heritage sites and exhibitions nationwide.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Gardening / Conservation
Conservation
Expectations You want experience in working with museum collections You have some documentation and data management skills You are happy to carry out lone working You are comfortable occasionally lifting moderately heavy boxes You want to contribute to learning and enjoyment of our subject by our visitors
Benefits Handle objects from the RAF Museum’s collection not on public display Learn about object conservation Discover more about the history of the RAF Gain behind-the-scenes experience within the heritage sector Discounts in gift shop and café Free access to the Flight Zone and similar attractions on site Free or discounted tickets for select RAF Museum events Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy Free entry to a wide selection of other museum and heritage sites and exhibitions nationwide.
Weekly, 10.00am to 2.00pm or 2.00pm to 5.00pm on a mutually convenient day
NW9 5LL
RAF Museum, London, Grahame Park Way,
Thameslink Hendon Station, Mill Hill Station (20 min walk), nearest underground Colindale Station, 303 bus route, by car Junction 4 M1 (10 mins), A41, A406, A5. car park onsite, free to volunteers, RAF Museum is in ULEZ
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