Calling all volunteers… The Museum Services for Merthyr Tydfil is appealing for enthusiastic members of the public to become a volunteers and help keep the history of Joseph Parry’s Cottage alive.
Standing as a fine example of a typical 19th century ironworker’s cottage, since 1977 Joseph Parry’s Cottage has been a small museum that tells the story of one of Wales’ most celebrated composers and shows exactly how Parry would have lived when he was a young boy growing up on Chapel Row in the 1840’s.
Volunteers are needed to work from April to September on Saturday’s and Sundays (or one or the other) from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Main duties will be to assist the public by giving them information on the history of the cottage, Parry himself, the town during the industrial revolution and providing basic tourist information (directions, other attractions, etc). Volunteers will also have the opportunity to work with the Education and Community Officers at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, researching historical projects and contributing to exhibitions, workshops and displays at both Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Joseph Parry’s Cottage.
Volunteers will be given training various areas, including customer care, general object handling, museum housekeeping, etc. They also encourage volunteers to attend in-house training courses when available.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a keen interest in the history of Merthyr Tydfil, or anyone looking for work experience to add to their CV.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kelly Powell or Christopher Parry at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum by telephone on 01685 723112 or by e-mail [email protected]
