Sally Munday-Webb, Volunteer coordinator at Science Museum blogs on our award-winning volunteers.
Delroy Joseph (DJ) has been a volunteer at the Science Museum for over a year now. He came to us through Certitude, a company that supports people with learning difficulties or mental health support needs into employment, training or education. His advisor, Teresa, got in touch as she thought DJ would make a great volunteer.
DJ started at the Museum as a volunteer ambassador, meaning he helps our visitors by answering questions and giving directions.
At first he came in once a fortnight with Teresa, but soon he began to come on his own, upping his commitment to once a week and he is now one of our most loyal and trustworthy volunteers.
Once a year, the London Heritage Volunteer Manager’s Network holds an award ceremony to celebrate the success of London’s museum volunteers. When I saw that there was a category called ‘Developing in a Role’ I could think of nobody more worthy than DJ.
His personal development since volunteering here is visible and all staff and visitors who come into contact with him comment on his great attitude and fab personality.
On the night of the awards, DJ looked great in his new suit and when he was awarded Highly Commended, we could not have been more proud of him! He was even gracious enough to go and congratulate and shake the hand of the winner of the category.
Teresa said that we ‘are all so proud of his development and hope he continues to volunteer here for as long as he can. DJ really deserved his Highly Commended award at the London Volunteers in Museums Awards’.
Congratulations Delroy!
If you’d like to find out more about volunteering at the Science Museum, please contact volunteers@sciencemuseum.ac.uk.