Engage Volunteer

The Horniman Museum and Gardens

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General & Helping

Language Skills, Managing People, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing

• Is friendly, welcoming and a confident communicator with a good standard of English • Is a good listener and can adapt conversations to suit the needs and interests of a diverse range of visitors to help them learn • Is interested in informal learning and engaging, particularly, with children and families • Has a broad interest in natural history and different world cultures • Ideally is comfortable being around live butterflies in a hot tropical environment • Is comfortable with standing for long period of time e.g. 45 minutes.

• Opportunities for personal development in a supportive learning environment • Training in customer service and live interpretation skills • Special events for volunteers inc. behind-the-scenes talks and socials • Free entry to paid areas of the museum • Free reciprocal entry to National Museum Directors’ Council members’ sites, after 4 months volunteering

Minimum 4 months

Further location details may be provided below.

SE23 3PQ

https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/volunteering/

Lift and ramp access for wheelchair users. chairs throughout any time during volunteering period.