Role: Volunteer for Family Workshops

Where: The Coventry Transport Museum

When:Starting immediately to support our Summer programme ‘Creative Car Factory’.
Mostlyduring Coventry school holidays / occasional weekends.
10.00am – 2.30pm. We are flexible with times

Would you enjoy getting involved with supporting our team at the Coventry Transport Museum to support educational activities with families and children?

Are you a team player with a hands-on approach to tasks?

Are you looking to develop your career within an education setting/working with children? Or do you already have a background in working with children?

What does the role involve?

We're looking for a practical and creative problem solver who can assist the facilitators and participants – starting withour exciting summer holiday programme ‘Creative Car Factory’.The rolewould be best suited to a volunteer with an interest in either science or arts andlifelong learning beyond the classroom. Volunteering with families including children under 5 years, you will be sociable, approachable and able to encourage family learningwhile having fun.

Role purpose

  • Welcoming or directing participants to drop-in workshops or events
  • Volunteering with the workshop facilitator/artist to support participants during the workshops
  • Supporting other activities and tasks as requested by the workshop leader
  • Supporting the workshop leader with setting up, tidying and preparation
  • Carrying out any other tasks relevant to the workshop – handing out evaluation and donation forms, liaising with front of house etc.

Skills development

You will have the opportunity to

  • Experience first-hand ways in which to engage with families
  • Gain confidence and skills in communication
  • Volunteer as part of a teamwith experienced museum staff
  • Develop your organisational and time management skills
  • Have training and ongoing support
  • Take part in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) projects within a museum environment

This volunteer role will be supervised by the Family Learning Officer with support from the Volunteer Coordinator

If you are interested in this volunteer role please contact:

Rupert Hedley – or telephone 02476 237 549

Rupert Hedley
Volunteer Development
Coventry Heritage and Arts Trust
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum,
Jordan Well,
Coventry, CV1 5QP