Volunteer Application Form
Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms:
Address:
Forename(s):
House Name:
Street:
Surname:
Village:
Telephone:
Town:
Post Code:
E-mail:
Date of Birth:
For Office use.
Date.
Interview date.
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Offered volunteering role?………………………………………………….
Area(s) of interest……………………………………………___________
Taster day with team……………………………………….___________
References returned
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Start date………………………………………………………..__________
Costume measurements returned…………………… __________
Costume ready………………………………………………… __________
Area induction completed…………………………………__________
First day reviewed by phone……………………………..___________
General Health & Safety guidelines covered………__________
Welcome pack issues……………………………………..___________
Attended New Starters induction training………….__________
Details added to database………………………………___________
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What are you interested in volunteering with us? What do you hope to get out
of the experience?
Please tell us about your interests, relevant skills and experiences.
If you know which area of the Museum you are interested in volunteering in,
please let us know:
(There will be chance to discuss different roles available at an informal
interview)
Would you be comfortable wearing a costume (not required for all roles)?
Have you volunteered in a museum or similar organisation before?
Please note any access needs or health conditions we should be aware of:
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Are you currently: (Please tick)
 Employed
 Retired
 Self employed
 Student
 Other
How much time do you think you could commit to volunteering?
Do you have particular days of the week when you would like to volunteer?
Please provide an emergency contact person:Name:
Relationship to you:
Telephone Number:
Who can we contact as referees?
Please give the names and contact details of two people, not related to you,
who we may ask for a reference.
Name
Address
Postcode
Telephone
Email
Name
Address
Postcode
Telephone
Email
How do you know this person?
How do you know this person?
*Referee can be contacted?
YES/NO
*(Referee can be contacted?
YES/NO
(* Please delete to indicate your answer)
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If you have any questions when completing this form or have any difficulties
with it, please contact the Volunteer & Placement Coordinator by email at
volunteering@beamish.org.uk or by phone – 0191 370 4003.
Please return the form either by email to: volunteering@beamish.org.uk.
or by post to:
Volunteering at Beamish
Beamish Museum Limited
Beamish,
County Durham,
DH9 0RG
Once we have received your form we will be in touch to give you some
information about attending a meeting at the Museum.
Volunteering Roles
We have volunteer roles in period costume and also non-costumed roles
which are based behind the scenes.
The range of roles that we are able to recruit for varies throughout the year
and includes costumed demonstrating in all period areas, workshops, visitor
surveying, curatorial team, costume department and learning team.
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information I have given in
support of my application is correct, and understand that any misleading statement or
deliberate omission may result in my dismissal.
I hereby consent to the sharing of personal data with Museum department managers
as appropriate, as defined in the Data Protection Act 1998, involved in the
consideration of this application.
Your signature
Date
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