Volunteer with the School Room Exhibition – Putaruru Timber Museum

Putaruru

Organisation The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Category Practical Help
Hours Working Hours

Help Keep Our School Room Stories Alive
The School Room Exhibition brings back memories of classroom days gone by, from chalkboards and wooden desks to the stories of local students and teachers. By helping care for this display, you’ll be preserving a special piece of Putāruru’s history for everyone to enjoy.

Archiving and Collection Care

  • Sorting and Recording: Help organise and label old school photos, documents, and classroom items.
  • Digitising Treasures: Create digital records so these memories can be safely stored and shared in the future.
  • Displays and Exhibits
  • Caring for Displays: Keep the School Room tidy, dust-free, and looking great for visitors.
  • Refreshing Signs: Check and update labels or signs so they’re clear, readable, and in good condition.

Visitor Experience
Keep an eye out for anything that needs fixing or improving, and share visitor comments to help us keep the exhibition welcoming and engaging.

Requirements:

  • Attention to Detail: Keep records accurate and exhibits looking their best.
  • Careful Handling: Be gentle and respectful when working with delicate or historical items.
  • Organisation: Comfortable following systems and keeping things in order to help everything run smoothly.
  • Team Spirit: Enjoy working with others and sharing the experience of keeping local history alive.
  • Reliability: Being consistent and turning up when needed helps the exhibition stay in great shape.
  • Friendly Interaction: Comfortable chatting with visitors or answering simple questions about the School Room exhibition.

Time commitment:

  • Shifts are available Monday to Saturday, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
  • Ideally, volunteers commit to one shift per week or fortnight.
  • Flexible options are available — even a few hours can make a big difference!

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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