Learning Team Volunteer

Go Vol Herts; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local volunteering organization is seeking volunteers for the Learning Team to deliver Victorian-themed lessons and support school visits at a museum. This role involves engaging with children and promoting historical education through interactive sessions. Training will be provided, and a commitment of at least one session per month is expected.

Benefits

Free parking for volunteers

Training provided

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience is not required but is common.
• Valuable to have good communicative skills.
• Willingness to dress in Victorian costume if desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Victorian-themed lessons as a Teacher.
• Lead history sessions with school groups.
• Work as part of the Learning Team.

Skills

Enthusiasm for education

Ability to communicate clearly with children

Preparation skills

Job description

Overview

Our museum tells the story of early primary education and the social history of childhood.

We are looking for volunteers to join our Learning Team, delivering lessons in our Victorian Classrooms or teaching social history sessions to school trips.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Victorian-themed lessons in historical classrooms, taking on the role of Teacher and, if desired, dressing in full Victorian costume.
• Lead and support history sessions with visiting school groups, covering topics such as Victorian toys, play, social class differences, and daily life in 1840 or 1880.
• Work as part of the Learning Team to provide engaging, informative experiences for students.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or teaching is common among volunteers, but enthusiasm and ability to communicate clearly with children are essential.
• Preparation and good communicative skills are valued; prior teaching experience is not required.

Time commitment

Educational sessions usually take place 9.45–1.30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please be available for at least one session each month; more sessions are welcome. Training is provided.

Logistics

Free parking is available for volunteers at a site a five-minute walk from the museum.

Scan the QR code or visit www.govolherts.org.uk/o/britishschoolsmuseum/opportunities/Learning-Team-Volunteer/51650 to join.

Getting there

About British Schools Museum Hitchin: Our museum tells the story of early primary education and the social history of childhood. See more opportunities by British Schools Museum Hitchin.