Making the most out of retirement: What Happens When Everyday People Bring Our History to Life.

Send us Fan MailWe board HMS Belfast to explore how volunteers keep history alive at Imperial War Museums, from front-of-house storytelling to steel conservation and remote research. Eugene, Nicole, Joseph and Christine share how purpose, skills and community grow when people give time.• IWM’s focus on social history and human stories of conflict• Why HMS Belfast relies on volunteers for daily conservation• Discovery roles and hands-on history for visitor engagement• Remote digital projects open to worldwide volunteers• Simple application windows and supportive induction• Personal benefits: confidence, purpose, friendships, mental health• Nicole on flexible monthly volunteering and soft skills• Joseph on conserving original materials and documenting changes• Christine on schools work, sensory access and lifelong learning• Hosts reflect on immersive exhibits and free entry at LambethIf you have some spare time and fancy volunteering at the Imperial War Museums, then click on the link below.https://www.iwm.org.uk/volunteerPlease don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episode Support the showIf you enjoy the show, please click the “Support the show” link and follow the instructions. Your support means the world to us; we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Thank you everyone.