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Refreshments Volunteer

Kempton Steam Museum

As a Refreshments Volunteer, you’ll support the Refreshments Team Leader with the Museum Cafe.

Detailed Description

Help preserve one of London’s most extraordinary industrial treasures! Kempton Steam Museum is home to the Sir William Prescott Engine, the world’s largest triple‑expansion engine. Kempton Steam Museum is an independent museum governed by Kempton Great Engines Trust. It was set up with the aim of preserving the historic steam pumping engines at Kempton Park Pumping Station and making them accessible to the public. Since 1995, our incredible volunteers have successfully returned the ‘Sir William Prescott’ engine to steam and showcase it to the public on steaming weekends throughout the year. As a Refreshments Volunteer, you’ll support the Refreshments Team Leader with the Museum Cafe. Main tasks Serving food and drinks with a focus on great customer service Processing payments for both the cafe and museum shop souvenirs Helping with setting up in the morning and tidying at the end of the day Maintaining a clean, safe environment by following high standards of hygiene Supporting the Team Leader in calculating stock levels and purchasing supplies to keep the cafe fully stocked This role is ideal for people who: A commitment to good customer service Have good communication skills Enjoy working in a busy environment Are reliable and trustworthy In joining us, you’ll become part of a friendly, dedicated volunteer team, develop and share your skills, and play a vital role in developing our audiences. Additional information A typical day runs from 9.45 to 16:15 during Steaming Weekends and Static Sundays All necessary training will be provided The museum is reached by car or a 15‑minute walk from the nearest train station How to apply Please send a letter of application, stating why you why like to become a volunteer at Kempton Steam Museum to volunteering@kemptonsteam.org

Activities you will be doing

Catering

What skills are required for this role

People Skills

Why these skills are required

This role is ideal for people who: A commitment to good customer service Have good communication skills Enjoy working in a busy environment Are reliable and trustworthy

What is in it for you

In joining us, you’ll become part of a friendly, dedicated volunteer team, develop and share your skills, and play a vital role in developing our audiences.

Time Commitment

A typical day runs from 9.45 to 16:15 during Steaming Weekends and Static Sundays

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Museum Address Kempton Steam Museum. Kempton Park Waterworks, Snakey Lane, Hanworth, Middlesex,

https://kemptonsteam.org/visit-us/find-us/

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
17 and under,18 and over
We Welcome
We welcome anyone wishing to volunteer, but would particularly like to hear from young people and the local community of Hounslow.
Location
N/A