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The Museum has told the extraordinary stories of ordinary people since 1936. We care for our collection of over 40,000 everyday objects, which evoke the diverse daily lives of those living in this ...
Front of House Volunteer
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Summary
Front of House volunteers welcome more than 10,000 visitors to the Museum every year. Greet visitors, sell items in our shop and share a passion for history.Detailed description
The Museum is open 6 days a week, Wednesday- Monday. Saturday and weekdays 10-5pm and Sundays and Bank Holidays 11-4pm.
Volunteer Tasks:
- Welcoming visitors to the Museum
- Selling tickets and items in the shop using a till
- Keeping leaflets about the Museum stocked and tidy
- Answering questions from visitors
- Following the Museum’s health and safety procedures and supervising visitors to do the same
- Assist with evacuation during an emergency
What’s in it for you?
- Develop or practice your skills in communication and customer service
- Develop your skills in using a till or Point of Sale system
- Gain valuable experience in the day-to-day operation of a Museum
- Be part of a close-knit team at an independent museum
- Learn about and share your passion for Cambridge’s history
- Access custom training opportunities and behind-the-scenes previews
- Tea, coffee, and biscuits whenever you volunteer
We are looking for someone who:
- Is polite, punctual, and helpful to all
- Has good observation skills and an eye for detail
- Enjoys meeting and chatting with people and has good people skills
- Is interested in the history of Cambridge or in gaining experience in the heritage sector
Applying
After expressing your interest on Volunteer Cambs we will invite you to add your details on our volunteer system BetterImpact.
We will then invite you to the Museum for a taster session and informal meeting.
We look forward to receiving your application to volunteer!