House Manager For Museums – Bluebell Railway Museum
About this organisation
The Bluebell Railway Museum operates two museums at Sheffield Park Station. The museum hosts about 40,000 visitors a year and are Accredited by Arts Council England. The Museum is part of the Bluebell Railway Trust which is a registered charity that is totally run by volunteers.
About this opportunity
We wish to recruit a person or persons who will be the volunteer House Manager(s) for the two attractions. This involves dealing with the repairs, maintenance of the exhibition areas and helping to keep them clean, tidy and safe. One of the exhibition areas is in the north end of the locomotive running shed and has a number of steam locomotives on display which are cared for by others as well as interactive displays and the other is a purpose-built museum which was first opened 14 years ago.
Ideally, we would have a number of people fulfilling the role who would operate to a roster. They would be a need to visit the museums on their rostered days and deal with any issues that might have occurred. Tools and some materials are on site. The person would liaise with the stewards who are on duty in the museum and the Curator who they report to. Volunteers may elect to work as many or as few listed duties as they wish, and timing is flexible. If you think you might like to volunteer the Curator will call you to discuss fully the role more fully.
There is no upper age limit for this role, and under 18’s will be considered dependent on skills. Due to the museums’ remote location it is advised that you have your own transportation.
For more information
For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on 01825 760019, or email us at office@wealdenvolunteering.org.uk