Volunteering Opportunities
Current Opportunties
If you are interested in volunteering, please enter your name and email address here and click ‘submit’.
VOLUNTEER ROLES AVAILABLE AT THE MUSEUM
Fort guide
Leading guided tours around the adjacent Roman fort. This role would be suitable for someone who is good with people or with some knowledge of the subject. Training will be provided.
Lecture attendant
Helping set up for lectures, welcome attendees, make refreshments and tidy away chairs at the end of a lecture.
Show stand attendant
This person will be taking the Museum on the road to history fairs, agricultural shows and more. All you need is enthusiasm and a love of talking to people.
Learning volunteers
The Museum provides inspiring learning for all ages and all abilities. Our learning team require enthusiasm, a love of history and an ability to inspire that enthusiasm in others.
Housekeeping
Support the staff in keeping the Museum and its grounds clean and tidy. This is one of the most important roles and helps to make a good impression on our visitors. Ability to 'muck in' is essential.
Collection care
Undertake routine conservation cleaning of the displayed and stored collection. This is a winter role.
Special events
Do you fancy joining us for special events such as the Roman Festival, lectures or the Literary Festival? All you need (again) is enthusiasm, good people skills and an ability to turn your hand to anything.