Motive Power Volunteer
Volunteer in Motive Power
Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford District Museums and Galleries
We need your help to run and maintain our 19th and early 20th century motive machinery. We’re looking for volunteers to help operate and maintain the machines that are part of Bradford Museums Designated Collection along with other types of historic processing equipment.
What is the motive power volunteer’s role?
You will help bring our machinery to life, informing visitors about the history and technology of the industry and the Museum’s collection of machinery. You will be supported and advised by the Collections & Conservation Team in historically relevant information and caring for working museum collections.
You will be willing to share technical knowledge / experience with other team members and volunteers and assist with training to operate various machines.
You will assist in ensuring the security of the museum, its collections and equipment, public/visitors and staff by invigilating the museum and supervising visitors as appropriate, in the Motive Gallery.
- Experience of operating and maintaining machinery.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Basic engineering skills and abilities
- Practical experience of working with machinery
- Good people skills enabling strong relationships both internally and externally.
- Knowledge of health & safety compliance requirements
Expenses: out-of-pocket travel costs up to £5 between home and volunteering place will be offered.
When: Tuesday to Sunday 11am – 3pm Let us know your chosen day/s.
Responsible to:
Volunteer Coordinator and museum visitor services team.
