All our staff are volunteers and we are often looking for help across a wide variety of roles. We offer training and a helping hand to make sure that you are never dropped in the deep end! We have people from all walks of life who share a common interest in promoting the past, present and future of the best of everything in Wimbledon. We also use local volunteer agencies including Reach and Merton Volunteer Service.
You can help us to ensure that Wimbledon remains a green and pleasant place to live. If you like to fundraise, organise events and outings, or have an interest in planning matters, or just love admin, there may be a role for you if you can spare a few hours per month.
For further information email: info@wimbledonsociety.org.uk
In order to continue our work we are looking for a volunteer fundraiser to increase our funding. This role will:
There will be full ongoing help and support offered from our friendly team. You would be working from home for a few hours per week with some local meetings. Microsoft Office skills are important and it would be an advantage to live in or near Wimbledon
Contact jane.healey@wimbledonsociety.org.uk if you would like more information and please send your CV to the same address.
We are seeking a volunteer to organise, retain and index our key documents, minutes and organizational records. Experience of indexing, and organising collections of documents, both paper and online. Knowledge of data protection and freedom of information legislation useful. A knowledge of appropriate open source software for archives/ records management and Microsoft Office. You would be required to liaise with the Board Secretary and Chairs of Committees.
Contact christine.goodair@wimbledonsociety.org.uk for more information.
You must be 18 years old or over, and because access to the museum is restricted, please contact us first if you are disabled or if you have additional support needs. Each role requires different time commitments, and these will depend on each role. Obligations are not too onerous, and we can always be flexible to fit in with your availability. Once you have been a volunteer for at least 6 months, we will be happy to supply references. Our Museum is run and staffed by volunteers.
If you’d like to get involved please email museuminfo@wimbledonsociety.org.uk
Looking for a flexible volunteer role? Help sell and manage our range of books and maps via our online shop, at the Museum and Fairs. You’ll need Microsoft Office skills, and an interest in local history. Full training and support will be given. Primarily working from home, a few hours per week, with occasional visits to our Museum for meetings and stock management.
Contact publications@wimbledonsociety.org.uk for more information
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