Host
Young V&A (formerly Museum Of Childhood)
Volunteering at Young V&A will give you the opportunity to inspire creative confidence in the younger generation (0-14) through play, imagine and design. As a Host volunteer you’ll: - be activating our museum spaces for young people, inspiring them to think about how design can change the world, modelling positive play, whilst ensuring a great experience for visitors by being a warm, welcoming presence. • engage visitors and bring the interactive elements to life in our exhibitions.
Volunteering at Young V&A will give you the opportunity to inspire creative confidence in the younger generation (0-14) through play, imagine and design. Designed by young people, for young people, Young V&A completely reimagines what a museum for young visitors can be, encouraging the creative curiosity crucial for the development of future generations. Bringing your passion for supporting young people’s creativity and being a positive play role model, you’ll be at the forefront of making a huge impact in the local community and helping to ensure visitors have a joyful experience. We ask you to give time once or twice a month, or even more if you want. Volunteering slots last for fours hours, with a 30 minute break, and are available seven days a week. Volunteers can either sign up to either a morning session (10:45 - 14:45) or an afternoon session (12:15 - 16:15). As a Host volunteer you’ll: - be activating our museum spaces for young people, inspiring them to think about how design can change the world, modelling positive play, whilst ensuring a great experience for visitors by being a warm, welcoming presence. • engage visitors and bring the interactive elements to life in our exhibitions.
Art & Design,Entertainment,Youth Work,Events & Stewarding,General & Helping
Art & Craft, Creative & Design, Customer Service
Just a friendly, welcoming attitude and a passion for speaking with and supporting the development of young audiences. Role specific training and support will be given throughout.
The opportunity to use and build a range of skills, including communication, creativity, leadership and problem solving. • Gain and share knowledge about the exciting collection. • Gain experience in the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector. • Have a huge impact in bringing joyful experiences of the local community. • Build connections with a vibrant team of staff and volunteers at Young V&A.
We ask you to give time once or twice a month, or even more if you want. Volunteering slots last for fours hours, with a 30 minute break and are available seven days a week. Volunteers can either sign up to either a morning session (10:45 - 14:45) or an afternoon session (12:15 - 16:15), you are welcome to volunteer more regularly if you would like to!
E2 9PA
Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green
A 1-minute walk from Bethnal Green Station (Central Line)
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