Museum Volunteer Roles

If you’re interested in museums, history, the RAF or simply making a difference, we would love to have you on board as part of our Youth Panel.The Youth Panel allows us to hear from you about what you want from our Museum and will allow you to contribute to improving the visitor experience for other young people.RAF Museum London's Youth Panel is open to people aged 16 to 24.

Tasks will include:

• Helping the Museum to test new ideas,
• Creating and producing exhibitions and displays,
• Representing the RAF Museum at events,
• Taking over our social media accounts once a year,
• Finding out about what goes on in a museum,
• Finding out more about the history and role of the RAF.

Training:

All RAF Museum volunteers need to attend an annual Safeguarding training session lasting an hour and available onsite or online. No specific training is required as a Youth Panel member, any necessary training will be carried out as and when needed. During the summer project week training will be provided encompassing the skills and knowledge needed to produce and deliver a museum display.

How much time would I need to commit?

There are between three and six meetings per year and a week in residence during the summer holidays to take on a project which will include the production of an exhibition display. Meetings are in person with the option to join online and are usually on weekends. You are not required to attend all meetings or events.  Come to whichever meetings you are able..

The summer project takes place at the RAF Museum, London. This is usually a Monday-Friday in the school summer holidays. 

As a potential member of the RAF Museum Youth Panel, attendance of a Youth Panel meeting or activity will make up your trial period.

Accessibility:

We welcome applications from people of all interests, abilities, backgrounds and communities. Please let us know about any adjustments you may need. Our buildings are fully accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility needs.

Checks and References:

No references or checks are required. Some parental permission will be necessary for under 18s.

What we are looking for in you:

• You would like to get involved in the work of the RAF Museum,
• You would like to advocate for young people,
• You want to share your passion and interests,
• You're interested in learning new skills,
• You are interested in engaging with our visitors

What’s in it for you?

• Become part of a great team of volunteers and staff,
• Meet new people and have new experiences,
• Discounts in gift shop and café,
• Free access to Flight Zone and similar attractions on site,
• Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy,
• Free entry to a wide selection of other museum and heritage sites and exhibitions nationwide,
• As a member of the Youth Panel, you will be registered as a full volunteer for the RAF Museum which will enable you to take part in other volunteering opportunities.

An exciting opportunity to join the board of The Pleasley Pit Trust as treasurer. The position is to maintain and improve the charity’s financial standing and to collaborate with colleagues in assessing and managing risk and to ensure financial sustainability.

You will be joining us as we enter an exciting period of growth and transition; our aspirations are big and will see us transform our museum and educational centre into a significant visitor attraction. We will tell the compelling story of coal mining throughout the East Midlands and beyond and using our beautiful country park and nature reserve we will bring the restoritive power of nature and outside activities in open green spaces to new generations.

We need a treasurer who will play a key part in our development, providing the financial leadership needed to realise our ambitious plans and  help us make a difference to our grass roots charity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

· Oversee the financial health of the charity, ensuring we operate within financial regulations both legally, and constitutionally.

· Develop financial plans, oversee, and prepare budgets, and forecasts and in collaboration with the board of trustees, and other stakeholders, appraise financial viability of plans, proposals, and feasibility studies, ensuring the financial viability of the organisation.

· Monitor and report on the financial position for the board’s monthly meetings and Annual General Meeting.

· Implement effective financial risk management processes, putting in controls to ensure compliance. Review and update financial policies and procedures, as necessary. Ensure guidance is provided to all board members regarding their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them.

· Ensure the timely preparation and submission of all statutory financial reporting requirements; coordinate and lead the annual audit process, consulting with the charity’s external auditors and the finance team (currently one part time Finance Officer and one Visitor Centre Manager).

· Play an active role in the strategic development of the charity, particularly in relation to the museum and educational projects. This will include identifying and helping to secure funding opportunities with the visitor centre manager and other board members.

· Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of financial and legal regulations that may impact on decisions or policies.

· Where appropriate, oversee the charity's investment portfolio, ensuring a balance of risk and return.

Skills and Experience:

Proven track record of financial management and budget-holding responsibilities, ideally in a growth environment.

Strong aptitude for financial data analysis with the ability to interpret complex financial data and explain it to non-finance colleagues in a clear and concise manner.

Experience of financial risk management, including knowledge of statutory financial reporting and audit processes.

An understanding of the financial challenges and funding opportunities relevant to independent charities, or a willingness to learn.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to forge effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

A commitment to the mission and values of The Pleasley Pit Trust and a desire to protect the coal mining heritage of the region.

Desirable:

Relevant degree, or equivalent accounting knowledge gained in a business arena,

The Pleasley Pit Trust uses SAGE.

Experience securing funding from a range of sources, including grants, individual and  corporate donations, and legacies.

Experience in a similar role within a museum or heritage organisation.

If you love gardens you’ll know they need lots of care and attention. Our volunteers help with the upkeep, development and protection of some of the most beautiful and important gardens and parklands in the UK - so visitors and wildlife can enjoy them.

What's involved?

• Contributing to the current and future vision of Ickworth
• Maintaining high presentation standards, learning about and promoting good plant health care
• Helping the team with everyday practical tasks to keep the garden/parks looking it s best e.g. - tidying up, dead-heading, weeding and caring for borders
• Maintaining garden equipment, tools and machinery used by the garden team such as, mowers, strimmers and hand tools
• Helping with the planned development by e.g. planting trees and shrubs
• Being a friendly face for visitors and answering any questions
• Being part of a varied and enthusiastic team and making new friends
• Helping us deliver our commitment to sustainability

By getting involved you could:

• Join a passionate and dedicated team of gardeners and become part of Ickworth’s future
• Learn more about Ickworth and the work of the National Trust
• Enjoy the benefits of being active outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery
• Help preserve the gardens and create that wow factor for our visitors today and future generations
• Develop and share your own gardening skills and enjoy meeting other keen gardeners
• Work alongside staff and garden volunteers at special outside events

You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever.

This role will suit you if you are:

• Enthusiastic about the great outdoors and enjoy some physical activity
• Happy to take on different tasks in every part of the garden areas
• Interested in learning about gardening or have skills you want to share/develop
• Positive, friendly and approachable.
• Enjoy talking to people and being part of a team.
• Happy to volunteer outside – despite the weather!
• Happy to learn new skills and practises from our gardening team
• Passionate about gardening and the outdoors

All National Trust volunteers will be asked to
- Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us.
- Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
- Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity.

WE WANT ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS TO FEEL WELCOME AND TO HAVE AN EQUALLY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WHEN VOLUNTEERING WITH US. SO, VOLUNTEERS WILL:
- BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY INDUCTION, TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS TO DO THIS ROLE WELL AND SAFELY
- BE OFFERED EXPENSES TO COVER AGREED TRAVEL COSTS BETWEEN HOME AND PLACE OF VOLUNTEERING.
- HAVE REMOTE ACCESS TO SUPPORT, NEWS AND ROTAS VIA OUR VOLUNTEER WEBSITE