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Title

Front of House

Organisation

Wandle Industrial Museum

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Website

http://www.wandle.org This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

The museum requires people to man its front of house, setting up equipment before opening, meeting and greeting visitors, answering questions and ensuring the museum is maintained to a high standard. Enthusiasm rather than knowledge is important for this role. You will always work along more experienced members of the team.

Activities

Advice, Information & Support,Retail & Charity Shops,Support Work

Skills & Attributes

Building & Maintenance, Cleaning & Tidying, Managing People

Skills Description

Communication skills and the willingness to take in new information are essential for this role.

What is in it for you

You will become part of a small team. Make new friends and learn about the history and heritage of the Wandle Valley.

Time Commitment

A minimum of 3 hours a month unless you decide to do more.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Mick Taylor

Role Address

Vestry Hall Annexe, London Road, Mitcham, Surrey

Postcode (See Google maps below)

CR4 3UD

Directions

Mitcham Tram Stop is 10 minutes walk from the museum. Buses 118, 127, 200, 201, 280 and S1 all stop near the museum. Car parking is available in the surrounding streets and disabled parking is available outside the Vestry Hall.

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

The museum can be used by wheelchair users and others with mobility issues. We do not however have a disabled toilet and have to use the facilities of the Vestry Hall next door.

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Covid Safe

We try to keep the museum as free of of Covid by cleaning and by providing suitable facemasks, etc.

Location

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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