Ripon Museums Family Activities Leader

Family Activities Leaders support Ripon Museums’ front of house and family engagement work by helping visitors take part in creative activities linked to the museums’ themes and collections. The role is centred on making the museum visit more welcoming, engaging and memorable for families, especially by helping children and adults explore ideas together through hands-on activity.

Volunteers help facilitate activities that are described as simple and easy to pick up, but made richer by friendly guidance. Examples given include baking Victorian foods, creating a giant snake-and-ladders board, and helping children take fingerprints.

The activities change over time to reflect the museum’s collections, so the role offers variety as well as the chance to be part of a team that supports learning through play and creativity.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working with people, especially families, and who is happy to encourage others while developing their own skills. The museums say you do not need to be highly artistic, but you should be willing to learn and enjoy helping others discover new ideas.