Site Maintenance Volunteer

Site Maintenance Volunteer

Organisation role · Flexible hours
Old Norwich Road, Horsham St Faith, NorwichNR10 3JF, United Kingdom
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City of Norwich Aviation Museum
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Summary

The City of Norwich Aviation Museum is looking for a pro-active volunteer to assist with general site maintenance.

Detailed description

The City of Norwich Aviation Museum is looking for a pro-active volunteers to conduct general site maintenance around the museum grounds.


The Museum Volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life. The museum is looking for a pro-active person that can work independantly and part of a team to conduct general site maintenance tasks such as filling, painting, sanding, replacing lights and much more, ensuring the site is in a presentable, safe condition for visitors.


The museum will provide appropriate PPE such as gloves and safety glasses and a discussion will take place to ensure you are provided with the items required to complete tasks efficiently.


Volunteers are required to submit a membership application form directly to the museum and pay a small charge of £15 per year to cover insurance and other costs. In return, Volunteers are invited to take part in Annual meetings, group visits and a range of discounts including a discount of 15% in our on site shop.

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About City of Norwich Aviation Museum

The museum started out as an aviation enthusiasts group for members of the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company way back in 1977. The membership was later opened up to non employees and a temporary site was secured on the 17/35 runway at Norwich Airport.

In early 1982, museum exhibits included Avro Anson (TX228), Westland Whirlwind (XP355), Sea Vixen (XP919) and a Dassault Mystére IV (121). 1983 saw the arrival of our Vulcan bomber which flew in to the airport after its retirement from service.

By 1985 the museum had moved to its present site and an air fair held to help raise funds to expand the museum. At this time the Anson had gone (having been damaged beyond economical repair during gales). 1986 saw another air fair on 14th September that saw attendance figures break the 20,000 barrier and another arrival, T-33 (16718).

Over the next few years, services were laid, the main exhibition hall erected and the arrival of more aircraft. Recently the museum has expanded its display areas, widened its public awareness campaign, and advertised itself globally through its website and various social media platforms.

The future holds many obstacles for the museum but with a dedicated group of volunteers we hope to carry on expanding and provide a more comprehensive view of aviation in the area.