Steam Team Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham Industrial MuseumLocation(s): Wollaton West
Address where volunteering takes place: The Courtyard Wollaton Hall and Deer Park Nottingham NG8 2AEHow many places are on offer? 4
Purpose of Role:
As part of the Steam Team you will be trained to maintain and run our steam engines, from the impressive Basford Beam Engine to our smaller portable and static engines.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
As part of the Steam Team you will be trained to maintain and run our engines, from the impressive Basford Beam Engine to our smaller portable and static engines.
Each engine presents a unique and exciting challenge and you will get a real sense of achievement when you have mastered them. You will learn how to fire up the boilers, prepare the engines as well as demonstrate the steam pumping engines to the museum visitors.
You need not have previous experience of steam or railways, although a general knowledge of steam and engine principles will be advantageous. Full training will be provided in all areas of engine operation, including instructions in health and safety and museum operation procedures.
We are looking for a commitment of at least one full day or two half days per month. Steam Team maintenance is carried out on Thursday nights from 6pm until 10pm, and our Steaming Days, usually held on the last Sunday of the month. However Steam Team volunteers are welcome any weekend to assist with the maintenance and running of our other engines.
Each engine presents a unique and exciting challenge and you will get a real sense of achievement when you have mastered them. You will learn how to fire up the boilers, prepare the engines as well as demonstrate the steam pumping engines to the museum visitors.
You need not have previous experience of steam or railways, although a general knowledge of steam and engine principles will be advantageous. Full training will be provided in all areas of engine operation, including instructions in health and safety and museum operation procedures.
We are looking for a commitment of at least one full day or two half days per month. Steam Team maintenance is carried out on Thursday nights from 6pm until 10pm, and our Steaming Days, usually held on the last Sunday of the month. However Steam Team volunteers are welcome any weekend to assist with the maintenance and running of our other engines.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
" Ability to listen and to follow detailed instructions
" Practical engineering skills
" Team player as well as a self-motivated individual
" Excellent verbal communications skills
" Committed and responsible
Highly desirable:
" Interest in historic properties and industrial heritage
" Able to work with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
" Experience of engaging with members of the public
" Ability to listen and to follow detailed instructions
" Practical engineering skills
" Team player as well as a self-motivated individual
" Excellent verbal communications skills
" Committed and responsible
Highly desirable:
" Interest in historic properties and industrial heritage
" Able to work with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
" Experience of engaging with members of the public
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
You must be over 15 years old to volunteer.
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
This opportunity may be accessible for disabled volunteers. please talk to us about your acess needs.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Induction provided. Health and Safety and shadowing an experienced volunteer.
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out?
DBS Disclosure required? No