Community Engagement Volunteer (London)

What You'll Do: 
  • Supporting at local outreach sessions – both at our museum and out in the community,
  • Helping to prepare for outreach events and to pack down after events (if you feel able),
  • Helping to plan and deliver outreach activities,
  • Providing a warm, friendly welcome to our local community,
  • Taking photographs of outreach activities,
  • Collecting feedback from participants.
Why You'll Love It: 
  • You'll become part of a great team of volunteers and staff
  • You'll meet new people and have new experiences,
  • Discounts in our onsite gift shop and café,
  • Free access to the Flight Zone and similar attractions on site,
  • 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,
  • Free onsite parking.
What You'll Learn: 
  • You'll be able to improve your communication skills 
  • You'll learn the history of the RAF and the RAF museum
  • You'll learn about historic Hendon 
  • You'll gain experience of working in the museum sector
What We're Looking For: 
  • You enjoy making people feel welcome and like to engage with people
  • You are interested in interacting with a wide range of people, from local families to care home residents
  • You are passionate about sharing the RAF story (In-depth knowledge of the RAF story is not a requirement; we can share it with you!)
  • You are personable, friendly and approachable
  • You have or want to improve your interpersonal skills
  • You want to gain work experience (if applicable)
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Culture
Social Care
Barnet
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Building relationships and influencing
Curious and enquiring
Inclusive
Teamwork
Relevant interests: 
Airlines, Aviation and Aerospace
Events Services
Museums, Libraries and Institutions
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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