Museum Volunteer

We are looking to recruit several more volunteers to assist with our extensive historic collection in the museum

Christ’s Hospital has had a museum on its site at Horsham since 1994 but its history goes back almost 475 years to its foundation by Edward VI in the City of London in 1552.  Over the centuries, CH has developed extensive collections of over 100,000 artefacts which relate to the school’s history including paintings, manuscripts, costumes, statues, ceramics and ephemera with a CH connection.

We are looking to recruit several more volunteers to assist with our extensive historic collection in the museum. Successful candidates should have an appreciation and understanding of historic collections and how they are managed, to join our small team of Museum staff and existing volunteers. An interest in collection care, handling and documentation is relevant. Existing volunteers find the tasks we give them to be rewarding and stimulating as they learn more about CH history in an interesting environment.

We are looking for friendly and practical people with a methodical, organised approach. Strong communication skills are important, attention to detail if data entry is required and the ability to follow recognised museum standards and procedures. Ideally you will have relevant qualifications (but this is not obligatory) or equivalent related subject interests; and/or have some experience of working in a public-facing and/or administrative capacity and have some experience or awareness of basic heritage collection care standards including documentation, handling and storage with a view to cataloguing work, access and interpretation for museum users.

This is a flexible role and can be for less or more than one day a week to cover a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or a Thursday to be mutually agreed.

Lunch is provided and travel expenses to and from CH can be claimed.

To apply please complete an application form found under Downloads on this site, and return the fully completed form to recruitment@christs-hospital.org.uk.  Please note we are unable to accept C.Vs without a completed application form.

We reserve the right to close this role early should sufficient applications be received.

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).  More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Christ’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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