Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse is looking for volunteers to join our successful learning team and make a real difference.

Our learning volunteers help deliver high quality educational sessions to children and young people of all ages and abilities. They help children to take part in fun, practical and engaging activities- everything from spring cleaning the cottage parlour, building prehistoric shelters, shopping in a wartime shop and working on our Victorian farm.

Our friendly team of learning volunteers work alongside experienced and supportive learning staff. Volunteers make new friends and gain valuable experience on our heritage farm, historic workhouse, and beautiful natural spaces.

No qualifications are necessary but some experience of working with children or young people is essential. The most important thing is enthusiasm, a willingness to work with groups of young people and to help children learn more about the world around them. You will also need to be happy to dress up!

Volunteers will need to be over 18 for this role.

What's involved?

Details of the role:

• To assist with the delivery of school sessions.
• To assist with events days.
• To assist with holiday activities.

Skills required:

No qualifications are necessary but some experience of working with children or young people is essential.

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Patience and the ability to stay calm in pressurised situations.
• Team-working.
• Flexibility and being adaptable.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to dress up.

Why get involved?

Norfolk Museums Service (NMS) aims to inform and inspire people’s interest in the cultural and natural heritage of Norfolk. Learning volunteers help NMS to achieve these aims by assisting school children and visitors to learn in an enjoyable, accessible, and creative way.

You will be supported by staff and other volunteers and join the wider community of volunteers across Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse. You wil also be provided with training through:

• Observation of sessions.
• Buddying-up with experienced learning volunteers.
• Activity notes are provided and learning team staff are on hand to offer feedback and advice.   

How to get involved?

• Sign up or Log in
• You will need to complete an application form and provide references.
• There will be an informal interview and potential volunteers will have opportunity to attend a taster session before committing to the role.
• This role will require a DBS check