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Title

Engagement and Outreach Volunteer

Organisation

Brook Rural Museum

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Website

https://www.agriculturalmuseumbrook.org.uk/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Purpose of Role:
To support and deliver outreach and community engagement activities on behalf of Brook Rural Museum. To promote the museum at outreach and community events, e.g. heritage fairs, markets, etc.

Role Profile:
This volunteer role is supported by the museum’s National Lottery Heritage Fund project: ’Reaching out into our Communities’. The primary aim of this project is to extend the museum's reach and impact across Ashford, connecting the local community with the Museum’s collection, wider stories about rural life and local people.

Timescale:
This volunteer opportunity will initially be available from April – September 2025, with the option to extend.

Key tasks
• To support and deliver outreach and community engagement activities on behalf of Brook Rural Museum.
• To promote the museum at outreach and community events.

DBS check may be required.

If you would like to request a Volunteer Application Form or ask any questions about the role, please contact us at: engagement@brookruralmuseum.org.uk

Activities

Community Work,Fundraising,Events & Stewarding,Outdoors,Education

Skills & Attributes

Talking To Others, Outdoor Work, Research

Skills Description

• Good communication skills. • Friendly and approachable character. • A keen interest in local history and/or community engagement. • An interest in the heritage and/or charity sector. • Be comfortable volunteering by yourself and/or within a group. • Driving licence + access to a vehicle

What is in it for you

• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain experience volunteering as part of a NLHF project. • A chance to meet new people and share your passion and skills with others. • An opportunity to contribute to an exciting new project. • The satisfaction of knowing you are making an important contribution to the work of the museum and the local community. • Out-of-pocket expenses towards the cost of travel between your home and the volunteering sites will be offered. • Full training on all aspects of the role. • Regular updates on the project. • Support from the Community Engagement & Project Manager

Time Commitment

Flexible

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Philippa Mesiano

Role Address

Brook Rural Museum, The Street, Brook, Kent TN25 5PF

Postcode (See Google maps below)

TN25 5PF

Role Location(s)

Ashford

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Email: engagement@brookruralmuseum.org.uk

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

Brook Rural Museum is not fully wheelchair accessible. However, we can be more flexible with outreach volunteers who would primarily represent the museum at a range of off-site events and sessions.