Visitor Support Volunteer

For Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

This voluntary position is aimed at supporting visitors to the museum.

The volunteers help in explaining the exhibits, talking about their background and role and their importance in the history of Tangmere airfield.

They may also assist in the running of the shop and supporting the permanent shop staff.

Full training and mentoring is provided.

Skills

Applicants do not need aviation experience but must be willing to learn about the exhibits we have and their role in the past. The ability to relate to and speak confidently to visitors is essential.

About Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

An aviation museum showing how a leading RAF station functioned and worked from 1918 to 1970. This includes the aircraft, artefacts and facts about the people serving the many squadrons based here.
The museum exists to conserve and exhibit the history of Tangmere airfield, it's satellite airfields, and their relationship with military aviation.
It aims to promote the public understanding of the role and achievements of the people involved with military aviation and to preserve our heritage for the benefit and education of future generations.

Interests

Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
Children
Employment, Education and Training

Activities

Advice and Information
Practical Skills
Teaching and Training

Details

Yes - DBS check required
we would undertake
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
based on a rate per mile
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Is it fully accessible
Yes - Ongoing support
No - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
No - Suitable for Under 18's
Yes - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Written role description

Availability

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Afternoon	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Evening	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

We need individuals who are willing to commit to one day per week. The ability to work a single day at weekends once in every month would be very welcome. Alternatively, the ability to commit to just a single weekend day in every month would be a very welcome commitment