Bristol Museum Volunteering - half term opportunities

Dear volunteers and prospective volunteers,

We are hosting two large events this half term and one smaller one at Lawrence Weston Community Farm so we are looking for as many volunteers as we can find to help us out. There’s lots of activities to get involved in working with our Archaeology and Geology departments, if you are interested in either then please let us know via museum.volunteering@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol Rocks!

Sunday 16th February

10am – 4pm

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

We are looking for 10 volunteers to help with:

•                    Geology handling tables

•                    Geology gallery interpretation

•                    Store tours

•                    Helping facilitate talks

•                    Helping with craft activities

•                    Helping greet people and giving out information about the day

Medieval Mayhem!

Wednesday 19th February

10am – 4pm

M Shed

We are looking for 15 volunteers to get involved with handling objects and joining in with medieval inspired activities.

Activities taking place in M Shed include:

•                    Medieval Dressing Up

•                    Photo Booth

•                    Handling Table

•                    Shield Making

•                    Jewellery Box Making

•                    Brass Rubbings

Become a Roman Emperor

Tuesday 18th February

2pm – 4pm

Lawrence Weston Community Farm (lift from Bristol Museum provided)

•                    Object handling

•                    Dress as a Romano-Britain

•                    Making a laurel wreath crown.

We will be able to provide a lift between Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and Lawrence Weston Community Farm.

If you are interested in any of these role then please let us know via museum.volunteering@bristol.gov.uk