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Volunteer Open day at the Mining Museum

About the event

The Museum’s fantastic team of volunteers are a great support to the work we do, specifically above ground and behind the scenes.

Our volunteers support us to share the stories behind the industry and communities, ensure visitors have a fantastic day out at the Museum and help us care for our historic objects.

You don’t have to have worked in the mining industry or know very much about coal mining at all. Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new is what we’re looking for.

This Volunteer Open Day we are looking to expand our team! We are looking to recruit volunteers who can support us in a range of ways including:

Welcoming visitors to the site
Facilitating activities for visitors
Tour guiding (above ground)
Demonstrating equipment (weekends and school holidays only)
Supporting with school trips
Leading activities on our Nature Trail
Creative writing as part of Voices in the Coalshed (on site or remotely)
Helping to facilitate under 5’s workshops (Wednesday only)
If you’re interested in volunteering with us, come along to our next on-site Volunteer Open Days on Thu 2 & Sat 4 November 2023, 11am-3pm, to meet the team, discover more about the Museum and find the role that’s right for you.

If you can’t make it to an Open Day please register your interest by emailing us at volunteerncm@gmail.com or give us a call on 01924 848 806 and ask for Kate McDonagh.

Contacts

National Coal Mining Museum

Caphouse Colliery New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

01924 848806

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