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National Army Museum
The National Army Museum is a leading authority on the British Army and its impact on society past and present. We examine the Army's role from the British Civil Wars to the modern day. Through our collections we preserve and share stories of ordinary people with extraordinary responsibilities. We explore the role of the Army and its relevance today. We aim to be a first class museum that moves,…
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Description

We are looking for volunteers to provide a welcoming environment for visitors to the Chelsea History Festival. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in the Festival, while gaining experience volunteering at a National institution and for a large- scale annual history Festival.  

Duties
  • Greeting and welcoming visitors to the Festival as a first point of contact as they enter the Festival site.
  • Pro-actively engaging with visitors and providing information about the Festival and its events to help visitors get the most out of their visit.
  • Helping visitors with wayfinding and giving directions to events.
  • Assisting with checking visitors’ tickets and ushering at events, crowd control, queue management and guiding visitors to seats.
  • Ensuring event spaces are kept, tidy, clean and presentable and set up correctly ahead of forthcoming events.
  • To be a hands-on, friendly and an approachable presence during events, as and when needed.
  • Answer other Festival attendee related enquiries, watching over and assisting the smooth running of events, talks and/or workshops.
  • Maintain a good knowledge of the Chelsea History Festival programme and keep informed about operational changes and timings.
  • Distribute flyers and collect evaluation as required.
Training
• Full in-house training will be provided that is specific to the site, which will include volunteer and site induction; Health and Safety.
• Expenses: reasonable out of pocket lunch and travel expenses to and from place of work.

Time commitment

Minimum commitment: Half day of the festival
Thursday 26th September 2024 – Sunday 29th September 2024
4-8 hour shifts between 09:30 and 21:00
Application deadline

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UCL Departments

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.