Turner House - Volunteer Steward

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Turner’s House Trust is committed to extending access to the house and engaging visitors with both the heritage of the site and the story of JMW Turner himself. We aim to illustrate his relationship to the local area which influenced many of his paintings. The House also offers a high quality programme of learning and participation activities for people of all ages.

Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:

The purpose of the role:

Provide high quality, informative and accessible engagement with primary and/or secondary school pupils and their teachers
Supporting the development of visitors' understanding and appreciation of the arts through engagement with Sandycombe Lodge
Provide high quality, friendly and accessible engagement with families and with children of all ages
Act as an ambassador for Turner's House Trust in local schools

What volunteers would be doing:

Answer questions from visitors or direct them to an appropriate source of information
Provide assistance to visitors with specific access requirements, if needed
To be vigilant at all times, with regard to the safety and security of visitors, colleagues and yourself and to alert staff of any problems quickly and clearly
Develop a good understanding of the history of Sandycombe Lodge, JMW Turner and his art
Front of house duties, including issuing tickets, feedback forms and selling items from the gift shop
Set and unset the house for visitors

Commitment Wed-Sun, a two-hour shift between 12 pm and 4 pm, once a week/fortnight/month

Skills Required:

Interest in art, architecture or heritage
Willingness to learn
Good communication skills
Friendly and proactive personality
Reliability
Experience of customer service desirable but not required
Basic IT skills

Additional Benefits:

Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
Opportunity to develop new and existing skills
Opportunity to meet new people
A programme of cultural trips and social events
10% shop discount and free entrance throughout the year
Contribute to the valuable work of making Turner's House available to the public and developing interest in heritage in Twickenham
Gain experience working in the heritage industry
Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Award