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HERITAGE RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS

For Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

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An Accredited museum and award winning visitor attraction, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a charity and the largest surviving Great War aerodrome in Europe.

We are looking for people to become part of a small team helping to expand our understanding of the Aerodrome, its people, aeroplanes and exhibits. This information will be used to enhance the information in our exhibition spaces and the notes for our Tour Guides.

This is primarily an office-based role but it can also be conducted from home.

It can also lead to work in other areas of the site including visitor-facing roles.

Full training will be given for this role.

What skills do I need?

Could this role be perfect for you?      

  • An interest in early aviation, early 20th Social History or Essex History and the people in it.
  • Curiosity to search for more information.
  • Willing to undertake research using computer resources as well as the books in our extensive library.  
  • Good computer skills to enable online research
  • Able to produce educational briefing notes
  • Accurate and reliable 
  • An enthusiastic team player


Interests

  • Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
  • Civic Responsibility and Communities
  • Environment
  • No specific interest

Activities

  • Administration and Office
  • Advice and Information
  • Computers, IT and Websites
  • Fundraising and Finance
  • Local Events
  • Supporting Charities

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 16/03/2025

End Date: 31/12/2027

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No Yes No Yes No No No
Afternoon No Yes No Yes No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

For this role, the site is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year although working from home is a possibility. Volunteers are also asked to attend research meetings on site as required Half day and full day working is available. Please note that when attending site you will need to have personal transport for travel to site as we are not on public transport routes.

Location

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Hackmans Lane
Purleigh
Nr Maldon, Essex
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CM3 6RN

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