This piece is by Khadijah Ali, the Lead Museum Young Ambassador for Bradford District Museums and Galleries.
Since the start of February this year, I have been volunteering with Bradford District Museums and Galleries as a Museum Young Ambassador. I have loved visiting museums and learning about history since childhood, so being able to participate in meetings exploring what the future of museums could look like, as well as increasing engagement in museum collections has been both eye-opening and fascinating.
I’ve also had the opportunity of volunteering at museum events such as International Women’s Day at Bradford Industrial Museum and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Bolling Hall Museum. It’s always so enjoyable seeing the general public visit the museums and take part in these events!
As of this month, I am delighted to announce that I have been appointed as a Lead Museum Young Ambassador for Bradford District Museums and Galleries. This is a paid role funded by the Friends of Bradford Art Galleries and Museums. I’m looking forward to contributing my skills to help showcase Bradford’s historic heritage, renowned fine art collection and connections to everyone living in Bradford.
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Many thanks, Khadijah – I look forward to hearing more from you. It’s great that Young Ambassadors are active again in our museums. I remember when the programme won an award from the Museums Association, early in the 2000s.
Lovely blog Khadijah. I’m pleased you are enjoying volunteering and that you now have the role of volunteer leader. Sounds like you have put in the hard work and earned it. Well done. I hope to see you around when I visit one of the museums. Good luck wiht the job.