HERITAGE RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS

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 20^th 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