Natalie Freeman had been out of work for 18 months before being offered the heritage assistant position at the museum as part of the Future Jobs Fund scheme. She started her new position on the 25th February 2010.Peterborough museum is perfect example of the city’s heritage and was first opened as a museum in 1931. It was then updated in 1939 with the welcome addition of the art gallery. More recently, it has held many fun and enjoyable events for families over the years, such as the half term Dinosaur Week and their yearly Christmas events – which even included live reindeers last year! It is also said that the museum is the most haunted building in the city, appearing on the popular TV show Most Haunted and hosting regular ghost walks.
Natalie’s role at the museum involves meeting and greeting visitors and helping them with any queries they may have. Natalie also serves customers in the shop and has helped in the many day to day administrative duties which keep the museum running. As she progresses in her role there will be opportunities to help with events and exhibitions, something she is very excited about being involved with.
Since Natalie started at the museum she has ‘’really enjoyed interacting with a number of people on a daily basis, trying to help them enjoy their experience of the museum on their visit’’, adding ‘’ I find that everyday is different in this role and that in itself has been something I have very much enjoyed’’.
‘’I think I have settled in very well and I hope that this continues throughout my time in this post. I have enjoyed being able to gain new skills and experiences in my short time here and hope to gain many more’’.
When she was asked about her work colleges she had this to say ‘’ everyone at the museum has been so welcoming and friendly since I've been here and have made it very enjoyable to come into work everyday’’.
