Volunteers, Volunteers, Volunteers!
To really get the restoration moving we need more cash (as usual) and more volunteers. We have enthusiastic active volunteers working on all aspects of the ship’s restoration, whether that be physical restoration, sales, PR, admin or looking after visitors. Volunteers are the lifeblood of any society such as ours and of any restoration project such as Medway Queen.
We urgently need more volunteers in all departments. Physical restoration work could proceed more quickly with a few more pairs of hands available. The ever-increasing admin load could be spread a bit wider and operation of the Visitor Centre and ship tours expanded. All of these activities can be satisfying and enjoyable and all are vital to the ship’s restoration – please come and talk to us.
We urgently need more volunteers in all departments. Physical restoration work could proceed more quickly with a few more pairs of hands available. The ever-increasing admin load could be spread a bit wider and operation of the Visitor Centre and ship tours expanded. All of these activities can be satisfying and enjoyable and all are vital to the ship’s restoration – please come and talk to us.
We have identified the following specific management team vacancies,
but if you want to help in other capacities please still get in touch.
but if you want to help in other capacities please still get in touch.
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Treasurer
Ultimately a Trustee position, to take responsibility for management of the MQPS financial matters including financial control and reporting. Heading fund-raising campaigns will also be an important part of the brief. MQPS currently hire a contracted book-keeper on an “as needed” hourly basis and this is expected to continue. It is envisaged that a new appointee will be co-opted to the management committee while he/she gets to know the role and the society with a move to formal Trustee as and when the candidate and existing Trustees agree that is appropriate. The position requires an appropriate employment background, a knowledge of charity finance requirements and an ability to attend the ship or office on a fairly frequent (at least weekly) basis. |
Venue Manager
It is our intention to hire out PS Medway Queen in a static role as a venue for events, parties, etc. This will require a Manager to arrange all aspects of the operation, working closely with the existing “Saturday Team” who conduct public open days and ship tours. Ideally the position will include membership of the Management Committee with the possibility of becoming a Trustee in future. This position requires experience of managing small venues and the appointee must be able to attend the ship frequently to oversee all hire activities including security and safety. Venue Assistant The candidate must be local enough to attend the ship with the Venue Manager, or in lieu of the Venue Manager, when required. Relevant experience would help but a willingness to learn and cooperate with the Venue Manager is most important. |
HOW COULD YOU HELP?
Contact us at info@medwayqueen.co.uk or phone 01634 575717
Contact us at info@medwayqueen.co.uk or phone 01634 575717
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Restoration
On board the ship the restoration volunteers fall into 4 groups; Woodwork, Metalwork (fabrication welding etc.), Engineering and Electrical although the lines are often blurred as they frequently work together. More hands in all these areas at any skill level would speed things up. Restoration progress and other news are reported in the website news pages and in our members' newsletter "Full Ahead" |
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Visitor Centre and Admin
With a few more people helping we could extend the Visitor Centre and shop hours to generate more income. Ship tour guides are also needed to cope with current and, hopefully, future demand. Visitor Centre and ship tours currently rely on the usual small band of willing members – “Dad’s Army” they call themselves! More help is always needed – get in touch please! |
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PR and Fund Raising
Off-site there are opportunities for those who live further away. We are doing all these things but not enough of them: Fund raising, promotional activities, press liaison, social media, educational talks to schools and other organisations. Further away we have two groups (based in Wiltshire and in Corfe Castle) undertaking remote PR and fund raising. More would be good – does anybody in Essex want to have a go? The Medway Queen Visitor Centre team, Admin, PR and Fund Raising all work together without demarcation lines, so you do not have to choose between them. |
Trustees
The New Medway Steam Packet Co. (Medway Queen Preservation Society) is a registered charity and limited company run by a board of trustees. The trustees, all volunteers, meet formally on a monthly basis and informally between times as required. Depending on their areas of responsibility some trustees visit the Gillingham Pier site on a frequent basis. Others are able to fulfill their obligations just as well from home. The board was expanded in 2017, as part of the HLF Transition Project, but has since contracted once more so there are one or two roles to be filled on the board and more help is always welcome in the existing roles.
The New Medway Steam Packet Co. (Medway Queen Preservation Society) is a registered charity and limited company run by a board of trustees. The trustees, all volunteers, meet formally on a monthly basis and informally between times as required. Depending on their areas of responsibility some trustees visit the Gillingham Pier site on a frequent basis. Others are able to fulfill their obligations just as well from home. The board was expanded in 2017, as part of the HLF Transition Project, but has since contracted once more so there are one or two roles to be filled on the board and more help is always welcome in the existing roles.
HOW COULD YOU HELP?
Contact us at info@medwayqueen.co.uk or phone 01634 575717
Contact us at info@medwayqueen.co.uk or phone 01634 575717
