| Role Title | Heritage Demonstrator Volunteer |
| Role Summary | Our Pen Nib Makers demonstrate the operation of museum fly presses, allowing visitors to create their own souvenir nib. Throughout the demonstration, the nib makers educate visitors on nib design, the technical process, and the lives of the women working as nib makers. Duties: Delivering a demonstration on our fly presses Delivering a history of our museum Highlighting our collection to our visitors Highlight the lives of our workers |
| What Can You Gain? | Unique opportunity to use historical equipment Hands on volunteer experience Confidence in communicating and presenting to groups |
| Who Does It Suit? | The role will suit you if you: Can prioritise and understand the importance of health and safety of yourself and visitors. Have strong attention to detail.Have the ability to learn facts and teach others. Have confidence in speaking in front of groups. Have an interest in industrial history, working class history, and metalwork. |
| Extra Information | All volunteers given the necessary training to be successful at this role, which includes a volunteer handbook and guidance from experienced volunteers. Flexible around your schedule -we do not require a minimum set of hours volunteering but would ask that you try to volunteer once a month. |