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Workshop Assistant

Heath Robinson Museum

In this role you will:

  • Volunteer alongside the Learning Officer and/or Workshop Leader to offer a first class service to children, young adults, adults and families
  • Acquire knowledge relating to the session given: life and works of Heath Robinson and/or arts and crafts techniques and/or the history of Pinner and the surrounding area; as appropriate to the session for which you are volunteering
  • Set up and clearing away tables, chairs and other equipment for sessions and activities
  • Use and maintain educational resources and equipment appropriately, ensuring that they are returned to their proper storage place
  • Lead parts of learning sessions, under the coordination and supervision of the Learning Officer and/or Workshop Leader
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with visitors and visiting groups
  • Maintain good working relationships with museum staff and other volunteers
  • Participate, if requested, in the training of other volunteers
  • Undertake other appropriate educational or learning assistance, as reasonable required by the Learning Officer
  • Follow Health and Safety & Child Protection procedures
  • Maintain a level of excellent verbal communication with both staff and customers
  • Work in compliance with the Heath Robinson Museum Health and Safety, Equality and
  • Diversity, and Safeguarding policies at all times 

Please visit the following link for more details of the role:
https://www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org/support-us/volunteer/

What skills do I need?

  • Organised with very good communication skills
  • Energetic with a friendly, chatty disposition
  • Enthusiastic about the Heath Robinson Museum and its aims
  • Flexible/adaptable
  • Kind and supportive
  • Interested in helping the museum to develop an interesting volunteer role

About Heath Robinson Museum

The Heath Robinson Museum in Pinner, Northwest London, showcases the work of the world-renowned artist, illustrator, humourist, and social commentator William Heath Robinson (1872-1944). The Museum provides a permanent home for the Heath Robinson collection of original artwork and other artefacts. In addition to the permanent exhibition chronicling the life and works of Heath Robinson, the Museum has a rolling programme of Special Exhibitions. These focus on highlights of the museum’s extensive collection of William Heath Robinson’s work as well as showcasing other renowned artists and illustrators.

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

There are several different workshop and event models planned: these are usually approx 2 hrs duration but need 15 min either side for instruction and clear-up. These are usually in school holidays or occasionally at weekends. Occasionally longer sessions are planned. Help would be required adhoc for at least 3-5 of these sessions per year.

Where does this role take place?

Pinner Memorial Park
50 West End Lane
Pinner
HA5 1AE

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  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Arts, Heritage & Entertainment
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Teaching and Training
  • Details
  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • Informal Discussion
  • References

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