Volunteer Gallery Steward
Historic Croydon Airport Trust
Join the dedicated team at Historic Croydon Airport and contribute to preserving and sharing the rich history of one of the world’s oldest airports. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that visitors have a memorable and safe experience while exploring this historic site.
Join the dedicated team at Historic Croydon Airport and contribute to preserving and sharing the rich history of one of the world’s oldest airports. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that visitors have a memorable and safe experience while exploring this historic site. Greet and treat all visitors equally, with respect, and without discrimination. • Provide knowledgeable and engaging information about the history of Croydon Airport. • Assist with visitor inquiries and enhance their overall experience. • Be vigilant about the safety of visitors both inside and outside Airport House. • Inform visitors of potential hazards, such as crossing kerbs or the road outside Airport House and using stairs within the building. • Ensure visitors are aware of emergency exits and the evacuation procedure. Tour Guides should mention this at the start of each tour, and other volunteers should do so when appropriate. Operational Support: • Arrive on time for Open Days to assist with setting up and closing down activities. • Help maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the site throughout the day. • Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.
Community work
Customer Service/Hospitality, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Teamwork
• A keen interest in history and heritage, particularly in aviation and the history of Croydon Airport. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work as part of a team and independently. • Commitment to treating all visitors with respect and without discrimination. • Punctuality and reliability
• Be part of a passionate community dedicated to preserving an important historical site. • Gain experience in heritage and museum operations. • Meet and engage with people from diverse backgrounds. • Contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of visitors
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Airport House Purley Way
289 & 119 Bus Route Stop at Colonnades
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