Welcome Volunteer
V&A East
Passionate about community history? Love helping others? Want to go behind the scenes of a working museum? As a Welcome Volunteer, you’ll meet lots of different people, from neighbouring community to designers seeking inspiration for their next project. By recommending things to do and do based on their interests, and spotlighting displays that have been co-created with local people, you’ll spark their curiosity and empower them to explore.
Why we want you?: V&A East is dedicated to creative opportunity and its power to bring change. V&A East Storehouse and Museum are two free cultural destinations created in partnership with young people and inspired by east London’s creative heritage. Working directly with the voices that are shaping global contemporary culture, V&A East will open up the public collection, celebrate making in all its forms and create new possibilities for everyone. As a Welcome Volunteer, you’ll get to chat with visitors, find out what they’re interested in, and suggest activities they’ll enjoy. You’ll also help share the story behind the large objects on display, celebrating all the people—from the V&A and the local community— who help care for and understand them. We’d love for you to join us once or twice a month, but there’s no minimum commitment. Volunteering slots are available across the week, including weekends and evenings, and will vary in length, between 2-4hrs, so you can decide what’s best for you. What you will be doing? · Greet visitors and find out what interests them · Suggest interesting activities, events and displays that people will enjoy · Share the history of V&A East and how different people have shaped this story · Explore a remarkable collection with support to learn about objects that interest you and share your discoveries The skills you need · A friendly, welcoming attitude · Enthusiasm for helping people What’s in it for you · Take part in a cultural experience like no other · Ignite your own creativity, with like-minded people · Develop creative skills and confidence Disclaimer Successful applicants for this role will be required to undergo a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. This will be carried out by the V&A. All relevant training and support will be provided.
Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Events & Stewarding,General and Helping
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No arts background or special skills are required, just friendliness and a curious mind – all training provided!
- Give time in a way that suits you - Get to know new people - Do something you care about - Connect with and represent your community - Learn new things and grow in an area you enjoy - Use your passion, experience and skills to benefit others - We cover reasonable volunteer expenses of up to £12 per volunteering day for travel and sustenance.
We’d love for you to join us once or twice a month, but there’s no minimum commitment. Volunteering slots are available across the week, including weekends and evenings, and will vary in length, between 2-4hrs, so you can decide what’s best for you.
E20 3AX
V&A East Storehouse, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
Hackney Wick (8min walk) Stratford Station (19min walk) Stratford International (16min walk) 5min Shuttle Bus or 388 TFL bus from Stratford Station and Stratford International
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