Volunteer with our Learning Team!
The Cromwell Museum engages about 1000 school users each year, in person and virtually, through our programme of hands-on workshops and tours. Primary and secondary students engage with us to learn more about Oliver Cromwell, the British Civil Wars, 17th century history, and more.
Our team of learning volunteers work with our Learning and Communities Officer to ensure school groups have an enjoyable and educational workshop, as well as to deliver family activities during school holidays. You will always have the support of a member of staff or other volunteers. While we deliver workshops to all ages, if you have a preference to work with a specific age group, please specify in your application.
This role is for you if you are friendly and enjoy public speaking, are confident in working with children and young people, and are interested in history. No past teaching experience is required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
You will support the Learning and Communities Officer to:
- Prepare resources and materials.
- Meet and greet schools upon arrival and support them during their visit.
- Deliver high quality workshops and tours to school groups from KS1-5. These may be in person at the Cromwell Museum, offsite in schools, or virtually via video conferencing software.
- Facilitate and support family activities and workshops during school holidays.
- Conduct feedback and evaluation surveys.
Desirable requirements:
- Reliability and punctuality
- Good communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to adapt your communication style to suit different age ranges and learning needs
- Experience with children and young people
- A reasonable level of written and spoken English
- Enthusiasm and an interest in 17th century history
Commitment:
School visits take place throughout the year during term-time, usually between 9am – 2pm on weekdays. The frequency of school visits is unpredictable and we cannot promise a certain number of shifts. Education volunteers will also have the opportunity to support family activities and workshops during school holidays, which take place during the day, usually on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10am – 4pm.
Our learning volunteers usually volunteer about 9 hours a month, across 2-4 days.
Training:
Full induction to the Museum and to the history of Oliver Cromwell and the British Civil Wars. Safeguarding training will be provided, as well as ongoing training as and when needed.
The Learning and Communities Officer will provide training in delivering workshops. A DBS check may be required.
In return, you will volunteer in a supportive and friendly team. You’ll be invited to attend monthly volunteer meetings, a Christmas party, and annual volunteers day out.
To apply, email Kristina, the Learning and Communities Officer, at learning@cromwellmuseum.com by 31 December 2025.