Family Learning Volunteer Role Profile
We areseeking enthusiastic volunteerstosupport our family learning activities at London Transport Museum. We anticipate an exciting year as we launch our new family galleries, bring our replica uniforms / period costumes onto the gallery floors and push the boundaries of what can be achieved with the large number of families who attend our holiday activities.
With all this excitement we are looking for volunteers with commitment, enthusiasm and a passion for families and museums to ensure the smooth running of the activities and personal touch that our visitors deserve.
Do you enjoy engaging with children, offering encouragement and support, and working as a team to deliver a successful educational programme?
Who we are looking for
Some experience or a strong interest in dealing with families and children
An interest in learning through creative media such as craft, drama or singing
Ability to interact with people from different ages and backgrounds
A willingness to learn
An interest in museum learning
What you could be doing
Supporting the delivery of storytime, craft and other activities for families during school holidays and some weekends at the Museum and Museum Depot
Working with another volunteer to engage families with specific costumes and props on the Museum floor, during weekends and some school holidays
Opportunities to get involved with other specific learning projectsand Museum events
What you get in return
Training and Continual Professional Development
New skills and greater confidence
Experience in working with different audience groups in a museum setting
Help with your future career prospects
Being part of a great volunteer team improving the experience of our family visitors
Travel expenses
A monthly London Transport Museum volunteers newsletter
What Happens Next?
We ask that you can offer at least 8 daysduring weekends or holidays between February and May. We are happy to discuss this further during the group interview.
-Informal group interviews will be held on Monday 2 February at 10.30 and 17.00. They will last up to one hour and you’ll only need to attend one.
-You must be available for an induction session on Tuesday 10 February at 10.30 am OR Wednesday 11 February at 5.30pm
-You must be available for training on Tuesday 10 February at 1pm and/or Wednesday 11 February AND Tuesday 17 February from 5.30 – 7.30pm
To apply, simply complete the learning volunteer application form below and send to .
Please note a DBS (CRB) check is required of all successful applicants.
Application Form Learning Volunteers
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Sam Clift
Volunteer Coordinator
London Transport Museum
39 Wellington Street
Covent Garden
WC2E 7BB
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Thank you for taking the time to complete this form and for your interest in the London Transport Museum. A member of staff will review this information and be in touch with you shortly. A DBS (CRB) check will be required.
Equality and Diversity Monitoring - volunteer form
The London Transport Museum aims to provide equal opportunities and fair treatment for all volunteers and we would be grateful if you could complete this form and return it to us with your volunteer application.
We would like to collect this information in order to help us understand who we are reaching and to better serve everyone in our community. The information will be used to provide an overall profile analysis of our volunteer base and will not be considered as part of your application.
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Thank you for taking the time to complete this form and for your interest in the London Transport Museum. A member of staff will review this information and be in touch with you shortly.
Version: July 2014