Sean Dunthorne was unemployed for just over 6 months before starting work on 25th February at Peterborough’s Museum as a Heritage Assistant.Peterborough museum is a 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. Over the years it has held many fun and enjoyable events for families such as the half term Dinosaur Week and 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.
“My role as a Heritage Assistant involves me as part of a team building and designing the exhibits. I also help with the maintenance of the exhibits.”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here as I’ve been able to put my building and design skills to great use. I feel like the people here trust me enough to let me use my imagination and put my ideas forward.”
“The people I work with at the museum are great. They’re all simply amazing and have given me all the confidence to be myself and work in a way that best suits my personality.”
When we asked Sean about the Future Jobs fund, he had this to say: “The scheme is a great idea that helps people to gain the valuable work experience needed to progress further. If you are unemployed and eligible for the scheme then DO IT! Opportunities like this one don’t happen to often so be a part of it is amazing and I am so grateful to the Future Jobs Fund”
