Visitor Host - Dunedin Gasworks Museum
Visitor Host - Dunedin Gasworks Museum
Organisation
Description
The Dunedin Gasworks Museum is a small industrial history museum based on the site of New Zealand's oldest gasworks, in South Dunedin. As one of only a handful of preserved gasworks museums in the world, it is a site of significant local and world heritage.
The Museum is entirely volunteer-run, and opening hours are limited to 12 - 4pm on Sundays. They also run regular live steaming days and blacksmithing classes.
Become an important part of keeping Dunedin's history alive by welcoming visitors to the Museum and sometimes showing small groups around the site.
As a Visitor Host you will be:
Opening up the Museum so it is ready for visitors
Meeting and greeting visitors
Collecting donations
Introducing visitors to the Museum and providing a brief history of the gasworks
Showing small groups of visitors around the site (if a Tour Guide is not available)
Light cleaning
Closing the Museum at the end of the day
Training and Support Provided:
You will be provided with full orientation and training.
You will be rostered with an experienced volunteer until you are confident in the role.
Perks of volunteering:
A good chance to gain customer service experience
Witness their (sometimes) working Edwardian steam engines
Impress your pub quiz team with your newly acquired niche knowledge
Hang out in their heritage blacksmith's forge
Barista training on their 1950s Italian espresso machine is available
Free wi-fi
Requirements
Good communication and people skills
Knowledge and/or enthusiasm for industrial heritage or local history
Money handling skills are a bonus
Full training is provided
A Site Manager and Volunteer Coordinator are available to provide support both in person or via email
Time commitment
You will need to commit to one Sunday afternoon per month, from 12pm - 4pm.
Due to the length of the training period, volunteers are asked to commit to at least one year in the role.
How to apply
Please copy (CC) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email. Also, we have a great email template and helpful tips on making an effective application here: https://www.unicrewotago.org/aboutpriceless
