Imperial War Museum North. Welcome. The Imperial War Museum North has developed a bespoke training course, accredited using ASDAN’s Volunteering Short Course. The interlocking of three of these fragments—representing earth, air, and water—comprise the building’s form. Imperial War Museum North (sometimes referred to as IWM North) is a museum in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. Search Skip Search Section IWM London. Over 1000 volunteers take part in a variety of roles across our five branches. The course is run over 10 sessions and develops heritage knowledge, customer service skills, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as acknowledging the time volunteers give to volunteering whilst on placement at the museum. Trafford Wharf Road, The Quays, M17 1TZ. One of five branches of the Imperial War Museum, it explores the impact of modern conflicts on people and society.It is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum to be located in the north of England. When it opened in July 2002, the Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) in Manchester, England, unveiled an ambitious community volunteering project: the museum had recruited over 100 local residents, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, to work towards vocational qualifications in the museum prior to its opening, building confidence, gaining experience, and increasing employability. The project supported over 250 local people into learning and volunteering and away from social and economic isolation. Imperial War Museum North (sometimes referred to as IWM North) is a museum in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England.One of five branches of the Imperial War Museum, it explores the impact of modern conflicts on people and society.It is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum to be located in the north of England. Sep 2012 – Aug 2017 5 years. Volunteers are central to IWM's future and work; they help bring to life the stories of our collections, care for our objects and promote great visitor experiences. The design concept is a globe shattered into fragments and then reassembled. The Imperial War Museum North (IWMN) in Manchester, England, tells the story of how war has affected the lives of British and the Commonwealth citizens since 1914. Imperial War Museums Log in to your account. OVERVIEW IWM North is part of the Imperial War Museum family of five nationally-funded museums which tell stories of conflict and war from the First World War to the present day. Imperial War Museums Home Log in to your account. 1. Our five branches are home to unforgettable collections that document extraordinary times. Welcome. Responsible for the project management of the HLF funded if: Volunteering for wellbeing project delivered across ten heritage venues in Greater Manchester. Volunteer Opportunities ... Help tell the stories of lives changed by war and conflict. Can't join us in person? The Manchester Museum and Imperial War Museum North have a long and well established tradition of working with volunteers. Are you ready to be part of our story?