Room Guide Volunteer

 Tasks

• Talking to visitors about the Museum exhibits, explaining their stories and associated histories
• Providing a warm and friendly welcome and point of contact to all visitors to the Museum and supporting the Front of House team by:
• Welcoming visitors in the reception foyer
• Enhancing the visitor experience by answering questions and being enthusiastic
• Making visitors aware of any exhibitions, events or educational activities taking place in the Museum
• Notifying the collections team of any damage or deterioration of collection objects in the Museum
• Volunteering alongside others as part of a team
• Providing talks and tours to pre-booked groups

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for people with a friendly, enthusiastic and approachable manner who enjoy welcoming visitors and can communicate confidently with audiences about the history of motoring, able to commit a minimum of one day a week 10:00 and 15:00.

Training and support

We provide all volunteers with an induction. Additional training for all tasks and equipment use will be provided as necessary.

What you’ll get out of it

• Work as part of a friendly team
• Meet new people
• Help visitors enjoy their experience of our Museum
• Gain experience of volunteering in a museum setting
• Develop and share your knowledge of motoring history