National Slate Museum

What might I do on a placement here?

• Shadow front-of-house staff – this could be in the welcome area, at the historic houses or helping showings of the introductory film.

What will I gain from a placement here?

• Experience of working as part of a team in a supportive setting.
• Develop work-based skills such as communication, problem-solving and timekeeping.
• A confidence boost!

Do I need to speak Welsh to do a placement here?

• Not essential – but if you are a Welsh-speaker this would be a great opportunity to use or practice your Welsh.

What else do I need to consider?

• Accessibility
• Public transport to the National Slate Museum is limited – you will need to consider how to get to this Museum.
• Placements are subject to availability, and we cannot guarantee a placement for everyone – but we will do our best!

To support people on a placement we:

• reimburse travel expenses to and from the Museum.
• provide any clothing that may be required for the role for example overalls, uniform, boots, etc.
• offer discounts in our cafés and shops.
• provide references at the end of the placement.