Ryedale Folk Museum is Yorkshire’s leading open air museum. Set in a three and a half acre site in the North York Moors are 19 re–constructed historic buildings from the local area including shops, thatched and timber framed cottages, workshops and an Elizabethan Manor House. The museum covers 400 years of the history of Ryedale with collections of archaeology, costume, photographs, craft, tools and domestic equipment. Ryedale Folk Museum has been a Registered Charity since 1966 and as an independent museum relies upon income generated by admission fees, shops sales and grants in order to remain open to the public. Volunteers play a crucial role in the running of this nationally renowned folk museum. The Role of Volunteers Since 1964 volunteer have been and continued to be involved in every aspect of the work of the museum including exhibitions, events, craft demonstrations, gardening and behind the scenes work such as cataloguing the collections and research. In more recent years volunteers have also been involved in providing hands on experience for school groups. How much time do I have to commit? Commit as little or as much as you can offer. Most volunteers do a regular slot of a few hours once a week/fortnight. Will I be trained? Yes, training and support is offered. Volunteering Opportunities We are currently looking for volunteers to help in the following areas: Front of house work If you think that you can help the museum in any ways not listed above please let us know What are the benefits of volunteering? Plenty of opportunities to make new friends and learn new skills A chance to share your skills with others Social events and lots of fun!! |