The British Museum
The British Museum is unique in bringing together under one roof the cultures of the world, spanning continents and oceans. No other museum is responsible for collections of the same depth and breadth, beauty and significance. More than 500 volunteers support the Museum throughout the year, in a variety of roles.Volunteers share their knowledge and enthusiasm by delivering daily eye-opener…
Description
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Eye-opener tours programme which provides visitors with a wonderful opportunity to learn more about select parts of the collection throughout the day.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the collection and to engage with our visitors. Please note all training will be included and no prior Museum experience or knowledge is necessary – we are simply looking for engaged, passionate individuals to join our team.
Duties
This volunteer role involves:
- Delivering tours to groups of visitors in the busy galleries of the Museum.
- Engaging visitors in discussions about the objects and cultures represented.
- Assisting with visitor enquiries.
- Participating in training sessions and self-led learning.
How the programme is organised:
- Each volunteer is given specific slot on a tour (listed on the application form).
- Once trained, volunteers will be entered onto a fortnightly rota system. Every other week, on the same day and time, you will deliver your talk to the public.
- The rota is issued on a six-monthly rolling basis.
- In the event that volunteers cannot make a tour, we ask that they swap with a fellow volunteer to ensure that the tour is covered.
Training
What you can expect from us:
• We will provide you with training on delivering tours and all essential information about the subject you are presenting on.
• The opportunity to be a part of the British Museum volunteer team and to be involved in a range of activities.
• We will provide you with training on delivering tours and all essential information about the subject you are presenting on.
• The opportunity to be a part of the British Museum volunteer team and to be involved in a range of activities.
Time commitment
If you are interested in volunteering on one of these tours please let us know by filling in the application form.
Please only apply if you are available to attend one of the following ‘get to know you’ sessions:
Tuesday 22 October (14.00–16.00)
Friday 25 October (17.45–19.45)
Sunday 3 November (14.00–16.00)
After the ‘get to know you’ sessions, we will then invite people to join the team, and ask them to attend an induction session. This will be required before volunteering can begin. Induction sessions will take place on the following dates and all new volunteers will need to attend one session. If you are interested in applying, please do keep at least one of these dates free:
Wednesday 20 November (10.15–16.30)
Saturday 23 November (10.15–16.30)
Monday 25 November (10.15–16.30)
Please only apply if you are available to attend one of the following ‘get to know you’ sessions:
Tuesday 22 October (14.00–16.00)
Friday 25 October (17.45–19.45)
Sunday 3 November (14.00–16.00)
After the ‘get to know you’ sessions, we will then invite people to join the team, and ask them to attend an induction session. This will be required before volunteering can begin. Induction sessions will take place on the following dates and all new volunteers will need to attend one session. If you are interested in applying, please do keep at least one of these dates free:
Wednesday 20 November (10.15–16.30)
Saturday 23 November (10.15–16.30)
Monday 25 November (10.15–16.30)
Application deadline