Stewards, - urgently needed to keep the museum open for visitors
The role
The museum is open from April to November every afternoon (1.30 - 4.30) apart from Mondays (except bank holidays) during winter it is open only at weekends.
We need to have at least two Stewards on duty to open the museum. You will
• open the museum to visitors,
• take the entrance tickets,
• make sure the museum is tidy
• provide access to the Stairlift
• ensure the visitors enjoy their visit
• answer visitors questions or pass them on to someone who can provide the answer.
Why volunteer with us?
This is great experience for volunteers who;
• would like experience of customer service.
• want to meet local people
• would like to learn more about the history of Nidderdale and its surroundings.
• enjoy interacting with people and enabling them to enjoy their time in the museum.
The museum looks after its volunteers, you will become part of the community with social events offered and full training.
If we are lucky enough to recruit enough volunteers we may be able to consider longer opening hours especially at weekends.
Age limits
As this role is working with one other person you will need to be over 18. We have other volunteering opportunities mostly on Mondays when the museum is closed.
A great opportunity to learn Customer service skills, enjoying interacting with people is essential.
Or an opportunity to meet local people due to the social events as well as spending time with other volunteers.
No skills are essential as training is provided. An interest in history, Archaeology, art or a knowledge of Agriculture, mining, textiles would be helpful.
The opening session is 3 hours but you will need to arrive before to open up the museum and stay to close it.
Full training and support is provided
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This wonderful (and large!) museum is housed in an imposing Victorian workhouse in Pateley Bridge. Across its 13 exhibition spaces, 15 full size re-creations and over 30,000 exhibits, it brings the rich heritage of the dale to life. Visitors can sit in an old school room or pub snug, walk down the 'mine tunnel', see the table laid for tea in a Victorian parlour, visit a complete Cobbler's shop, look in at the Dairy and Blacksmith's....and so much more. Despite its size, it is volunteer-run and offers lots of different and interesting ways to get involved.
