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The Fan Museum - Front of House Volunteering

Volunteering opportunities at the Fan Museum in Greenwich

When: shifts available: Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 – 17:00

Frequency: Ideally once a week for a minimum of six months
 
About the Museum

The Fan Museum is the only Museum in the UK devoted to all aspects of the ancient art and craft of the fan. From exquisitely crafted eighteen century European folding fans to works by venerated artists including Dali, Gauguin and Sickert, the Museum’s collection of well over 5,000 fans and fan leaves is presented in permanent displays and changing themed exhibitions.  
 
About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to ensure that all our visitors enjoy their visit to The Fan Museum and leave with a greater understanding of the history of fans and the craft of fan making.  This volunteer opportunity will be of interest to anyone looking to gain experience of museum work (particularity within the independent sector), or who just loves fans and enjoy working within relatively small teams.

 
Responsibilities

  • Greeting visitors and selling tickets to the Museum. 
  • Work in the Museum shop: Selling tickets, re-stocking and tidying.
  • Engage visitors in the collection and museum activities. 
  • Ensure vigilance at all times regarding the safety and security of our collection and visitors. 
  • To be a presence on each floor of the Museum.
  • To be friendly and informative. 
  • Wayfinding, helping visitors to find their way in the Museum.
  • To distribute and collect audio guides. 
  • Assist visitors with activity trails. 
  • To answer any questions that visitors have about the collection and operational aspects of the Museum where appropriate.
  • To uphold the ethos of The Fan Museum.  

 

Please note: You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer at The Fan Museum.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Ross Chandler
Contact Position
General Manager
Telephone
E-mail
r.chandler@thefanmuseum.org.uk
Website
The Fan Museum Website

Where to go

Name
The Fan Museum
Address
12, Crooms Hill
Greenwich
Postcode
SE10 8ER

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
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AmountCost Type
Volunteering position

Availability

Referral Details

How to Apply

Please fill out the registration form, and send it to Ross Chandler at r.chandler@thefanmuseum.org.uk or post to The Fan Museum, 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich SE10 8ER