Volunteers: Curating Cambridge: our city, our stories, our stuff
20 October - 23 November 2014
Opportunities available across Oct and Nov 2014
Read more about the full programme here
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy working with the public to help support the programme in a variety of ways. There will be various volunteering opportunities available flexibly throughout October and November. However you must be available on either/both Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October to apply.
Volunteer tasks will include:
• Supporting delivery of workshops/activities
• Setting up and clearing away visitor activities
• Greeting visitors/registering visitors for pre-booked activities
• Stewarding visitors and museum audiences
• Supporting evaluation work
• Supporting marketing activity
What you will gain from this role:
• Practical experience of working with museum visitors and staff
• Developing skills and experience within a University museum setting
• Being part of a motivated, fun and enthusiastic team
• Valuable experience that will enhance your CV
• The opportunity to meet new people within you local community
• Satisfaction of ‘giving back’
Skills required:
Volunteers from all backgrounds and experience are welcome, especially those who have an interest in the Museum and Heritage Sector, education or arts marketing. Confidence to interact with the public and especially with children and families is a must. Some of the time you will be working unsupervised, while representing the museums to members of the public. You will need to have good observation and conversation skills and have an eye for detail. Many of the roles will involve moving around or standing. You must be aged 18 or older to apply.
Availability:
There will be various volunteering opportunities available throughout October and November and we can offer flexibility. However you must be available on either/both Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October to apply to volunteer. In addition, an Introductory Session will be held 3.30-5pm on Wednesday 8 October 2014.
The full list of opportunities will be provided but some key dates are
Saturday 11 October (daytime)
Saturday 18 October (daytime)
Wednesday 29 October (daytime)
Friday 7 November (evening)
Saturday 8 November (afternoon/evening)
Location:
Various University of Cambridge Museums and city centre locations.
Responsible to:
Designated Activity Coordinator
Training and Support:
We will provide you with training relevant for the particular activity.
Health and safety responsibilities:
You will be responsible for your own health and safety and that of others with whom you volunteer, by reporting all potential and actual health and safety matters including accidents using the correct procedures.
To Apply
Please return the completed Expression of Interest form, outlining your availability to Amanda Lightstone, Opening Doors Project Coordinator or University of Cambridge Museums, c/o The Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB.
Please note, there will be an introduction session for these roles 3.30 – 5pm on Wednesday 8 October 2014.
About the University of Cambridge Museums
University of Cambridge Museums is a consortium of the eight University Museums, which works in partnership with the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and other Cambridge University collections. They include: Fitzwilliam Museum, Kettle’s Yard, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Museum of Zoology, Museum of Classical Archaeology, Whipple Museum of the History of Science, The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and The Polar Museum. The University of Cambridge Museums is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. The University’s collections are a world-class resource for researchers, students and members of the public representing the country’s highest concentration of internationally important collections, all within walking distance of the City Centre.