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Volunteer at museum: It’s the fashionable thing to do

blackmorevaleJuly 19, 20210 Comment0

Fancy helping to run a museum? Volunteers at Blandford’s Fashion Museum, who describe themselves as ‘one, big, happy family’, say that working with them is great fun and they want you to be part of it.

They’re looking for more volunteers to help run the museum, shop, tea room and garden, so whether you’re green-fingered, love history or want to release your inner fashionista, they want to hear from you.

As well as the satisfaction you’ll get from giving something back to the community, they reckon there’s every chance make good friends, too. It’s the volunteers who keep the museum going and got out of their way to welcome the visitors, ensuring that they have an enjoyable experience and they say that the working atmosphere is “happy and lively”.

One only visited to donate a pair of lace gloves and is still there two years later. Others have been there since the museum opened 25 years ago. Friendship is not the only benefit, the volunteers say they have also found good company, a purpose to their days and a supportive group in their fellow volunteers.

The museum itself is a beautiful place to work, with showing fascinating exhibitions that reveal how fashion has shaped society over the years and how what people wore offers a deep insight into the changes that have swept through the country over the centuries. If this sounds up your catwalk, they need help in the tea room – be warned, you’ll be surrounded by delicious, locally-baked cakes and scones.

Or, if you’re a people person, how about manning reception as the face of the museum to those who visit? And if gardening’s your thing, you could help tend their lovely patio garden and flower beds.

If you can help, there are lots of ways to get in touch.  Visit the museum on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays form 10-4pm and chat to the volunteers. Call 01258 453006, email volunteer@blandfordfashionmuseum.co.uk or leave a message on their Facebook page.