Volunteering at The Geffrye

Almshouse Volunteer Tour Guide

We are keen to know what interests you in volunteering at the museum and what skills and experience you may have or may wish to develop. This is not a formal application, you can complete it by email, on the phone, or in person. If in person please arrange a time to meet with an appropriate member of staff by calling 020 7739 9893 and ask to speak to Fran Riando

Your Name:
Address:
Phone numbers:
E-mail:
Why are you interested in volunteering at the Geffrye Museum?
Please tell us tell us why you are interested in the Almshouse volunteer role specifically.
Do you have any previous experience? Please include any skills, qualities or experience you have. We believe that everyone has something to offer, so please do include life experiences, which can be as relevant as work experience, like organising a social event, writing a blog, helping a neighbour or experience with a particular community or age group.
What are you hoping to learn, experience or gain through volunteering with us?This could be anything from meeting new people, getting back into a routine, or keeping busy, to improving your CV, updating specific skills or sharing your interests.
What time do you have available to volunteer?
Are you available to attend a group interview session on Saturday 27th January?
Would you be available to attend a training day on Saturday 10th February?
Do you have any concerns about volunteering or any specific access issues we might be able to help with?
Volunteering at the Geffrye Museum:
Please note that:
  • If you have any questions or concerns about volunteering, or any specific access issues, please do discuss these with us.
  • We provide volunteer travel expenses but volunteers do not receive payment.
  • We provide support and training for all of our volunteer roles.
  • We have many different kinds of people, from different backgrounds and with a wide variety of skills and experience working as volunteers and staff, and visiting the museum. We expect all staff and volunteers to treat each other and all Museum visitors fairly and with respect.