Volunteering
Volunteers are essential to the work we do and we have a wonderful team of volunteers helping us with a range of projects and tasks, from cleaning the archaeology store to helping visitors.
The museum could not run without the vital help and support of our volunteers so if you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete the application form below and return it to noviumlearning@chichester.gov.uk
More information about the various volunteer roles we have can be found below.
- Volunteer Museum Guide - Weekend availability only
- Volunteer Museum Steward - Weekend availability only
Volunteer Museum Guide
Purpose
To welcome visitors to The Novium Museum and respond to any of their needs. This includes leading tours for groups and members of the public.
Main Activities
- Greeting visitors to The Novium Museum and Tourist Information Centre.
- Provide short 20 minute highlight tours of the museum.
- Help maintain and organise the interpretative resources for the Museum
- Provide information about exhibitions and artefacts.
- Help keep the museum clean, tidy and organised
Additional Activities
- Researching and developing new highlight tours
- Providing highlights tours at evening events
Qualities and Interests:
We are looking for volunteers who:
- Enjoys talking to groups of people and leading tours
- Are able to respond to differing visitor requirements
- Are willing and able to work on your own initiative
- Are consistently polite and approachable
- Have an interest in local history
What we offer
- Initial and ongoing training to support you in the role.
- 10% discount in the museum shop
- Free entry to most museum events
- Social events calendar - opportunities to meet and mix with other volunteers and museum staff
Where
At The Novium Museum
When
During opening hours (10am - 5pm)
Time
Minimum of 2/3 hours per week
Supervisor
Learning and Community Engagement Officer- Noviumlearning@chichester.gov.uk
Volunteer Gallery Steward
Purpose
To welcome visitors to The Novium Museum and respond to any of their needs.
Main Activities
- Greeting visitors to The Novium Museum and providing information about the current exhibitions.
- Help maintain and organise the interpretative resources in the museum and replenish as needed.
- Keeping the museum galleries tidy and organised.
- Answering questions from visitors and being available to help if needed.
- Patrolling the galleries to ensure that visitor's respect the museum guidelines (no food/drink in the galleries or handling of the exhibits).
Additional Activities
- Assisting staff with tasks associated with the galleries as and when require
Qualities and Interests:
- We are looking for a volunteer who
- Enjoys talking members of the public
- Are able to respond to differing visitor requirements
- Are willing and able to work on your own initiative
- Are consistently polite and approachable
- Have an interest in local history
What we offer
- Initial and ongoing training to support you in the role.
- 10% discount in the museum shop
- Free entry to most museum events
- Social events calendar - opportunities to meet and mix with other volunteers and museum staff
Where
At The Novium Museum
When
During opening hours 10am - 5pm
Time
Minimum of 2/3 hours per week
Supervisor
Learning and Community Engagement Officer- Noviumlearning@chichester.gov.uk
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