What You'll Do:
- Giving the Museum your opinion and advice on matters relating to access.
- Contributing to tangible improvements and changes at RAF Museum London.
- Attend group meetings three times per year (on dates agreed in advance). You can opt to attend on site or online. Meetings last for approximately two hours and are usually held during Museum opening times (10am – 5pm). We may also send occasional emails asking for advice and opinions. It is expected that the next meeting will take place in mid to late June 2024.
Why You'll Love It:
- Helping heritage to be accessible to all.
- Becoming part of a great team of volunteers and staff
- Discounts at our retail outlets and café.
- Free access to flight simulator, 4D and virtual reality experiences.
- Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy.
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and heritage sites across the UK.
What You'll Learn:
- Discover more about the history of the RAF, its exhibits and collections.
- Behind the scenes experience of the museum and heritage sector.
What We're Looking For:
- Live/have lived with a disability or have an understanding of living with a disability, or live with dementia or are supporting/have supported someone living with dementia.
- Have an interest in museums and a commitment to making museums accessible.
- Have the ability and willingness to use your experience to help us improve access throughout the Museum.
- Are committed to attending three meetings per year either online or at the RAF Museum in Hendon.
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