Handling Collection Volunteer
RAF Museum
Do you enjoy working with museum artefacts? Then this role could be for you.
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.
Advice, Information & Support,IT, Technology & Websites
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. Additional hours may be available (subject to staff availability to supervise)
NW9 5LL
Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London
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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