Visitor Viewpoint Volunteers - Dylan Thomas Boathouse
Help us refresh the Dylan Thomas Boathouse and improve access – join us on an important step of this exciting journey.
Purpose
Dylan Thomas Boathouse is working towards becoming an accredited museum. Listening to visitors and finding out what people think and feel about the museum is the beginning of this exciting journey. Understanding what visitors expect, need, and want will help shape everything at the museum.
What people tell us helps to identify the important stories we tell, the events and activities we put on, the changes to make, and even what we sell in the shop and café.
Volunteer Tasks
You will invite a small selection of visitors at random to take part in a short face-to-face interview about their visit.
Using a pre-prepared questionnaire, you will ask visitors for their comments.
Listening carefully, you will note down accurately the key information visitors tell you.
You will use a laptop provided to enter the interview outcomes on to a Google form.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with good listening skills and the ability to be curious in hearing what people want to share.
Being polite is important, such as thanking people for their time. And being patient is also important because it helps people to relax and enjoy the experience.
This role involves note-taking, so you will need to be confident either handwriting or typing (no need to worry about spelling).
What's in it for you?
Experience working in an extraordinary place with an incredible history.
Volunteer at one of the most beautiful, relaxing, and inspiring places in Carmarthenshire!
Be welcomed by a friendly, knowledgeable team.
Learn about museum development.
Play an important part in helping improve the museum to become more accessible and relevant.
Make a difference for visitors by helping people influence change.
Earn Tempo Time Credits to spend on days out!
Commitment
Flexible – No minimum commitment.
This is a time-limited project role. We would like to conduct about 200 interviews over 8 weeks. This may involve several volunteers on different days. This can be done any time the Boathouse is open, which is typically Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).
Training and Support
A role induction and ongoing support from staff will be available as needed. Out of pocket expenses are paid.
Contact
This role is on a voluntary basis and does not create a legally binding arrangement or paid employment contract.
For more information and to apply please contact our Volunteering Officer, Jenna Morris on JAMorris@Carmarthenshire.gov.uk or call 07929 781547.