Gallery Assistant

The Curtis Museum in Alton is home to an impressive local history collection, showcasing 100 million years of the region's past. Permanent exhibitions include a rare Roman enamel cup, ancient Saxon burials, hop picking and brewing, Cranford author Elizabeth Gaskell, the 1643 Battle of Alton - with a Civil War era helmet, breastplate and sword - and the notorious tale of Sweet Fanny Adams.

The Allen Gallery is a charming setting for one of the south's most outstanding collections of ceramics. The gallery hosts a diverse selection of pottery, porcelain and tiles dating from 1250 to the present day.

In this rewarding role, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, greeting them with a friendly smile at reception, gift shop and coffee shop. You will also assist as museum guides, providing information about the town and surrounding area, handling objects and bringing history alive for our visitors.

Additionally, you may be involved in maintaining the Allen Gallery garden, ensuring it looks its best. This could involve caring for pots and baskets. Help at events is also required, where you may work behind the scenes or be front-of-house, assisting with music, talks, themed evenings and daytime activities.

This volunteer position offers flexibility, allowing you to commit to a schedule that suits you. Some volunteers have regular weekly shifts, while others prefer to help on a fortnightly or occasional basis.

Key details: Volunteer shifts are typically 9.45am to 1.30 pm or 1.30pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The estimated salary for this role is £10.50 per hour, based on average hourly rates in the UK.