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London, Greater London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

We are looking to involve Family Engagement Volunteers to support the delivery of family engagement activities and workshops at the National Maritime Museum. This includes encouraging families to participate fully in sessions, supporting practitioners with set up and pack down, and delivering object handling experiences in galleries to bring the collection to life. 

Reporting to:

Family Programmes Facilitator and Engagement Programmes Coordinator 

This opportunity will include: 

  • Supporting the delivery of family workshops, drop-in sessions, and festivals 
  • Helping to prepare and tidy materials and resources before and after sessions 
  • Engaging families in the galleries by leading or supporting object handling activities 
  • Offering a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors during activities through playful and child led approach, ensuring everyone feels included and valued 

This opportunity offers you the chance to: 

  • Develop skills and confidence in working with children, young people, and families 
  • Gain experience in object handling and family engagement in a national museum 
  • Contribute to creating inclusive and welcoming experiences for all families, including LGBTQ+, SEND and foster and adoptive families  

What we’re looking for in you: 

  • Friendly, approachable, and confident interacting with families of all ages 
  • Open-minded, welcoming, and supportive of the diversity of our visitors 
  • An interest in history, heritage, museums, or working with families (previous experience not required) 
  • Reliability, willingness to work as part of a team and join in
  • Flexibility to assist with a variety of tasks, from practical set up to direct visitor engagement 

Time Commitment: 

10.30am -4.30pm on weekends during term time and 10.30am -4.30pm Monday-Sunday during half terms and school holidays.  

Induction training will take place in person at the National Maritime Museum on Thursday 9th October. 

Volunteers are asked to commit to 3 months initially. 

What we offer our volunteers: 

  • Access to museum staff and expertise, and gaining knowledge and skills in a national museum 
  • Being part of a friendly, diverse team of staff and volunteers 
  • The opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the work of a national museum 
  • Travel and refreshments can be reimbursed up to a limit of £15 per return journey (conditions apply and please note we are unable to provide parking facilities)
  • Complimentary tickets and free entry to all our sites 
  • Discounts in our shops and restaurants 
  • Social events with other volunteers and staff 
  • Training and induction provided

How to apply:  

Please fill in an application form by 17.00 on Friday 26 September 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short interview over the phone on Thursday 2 October, followed by an induction day at the National Maritime Museum on Thursday 9 October.

Please note, we can only take on volunteers who are 18+.

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Royal Museums Greenwich View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer Company size 501 - 1000

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Posted on: 18 September 2025
Closing date: 26 September 2025 at 15:03
Tags: Engagement / Outreach, LGBTQ, Museum, Youth / Children, Events / Activities

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