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Support

Volunteer with Us

Volunteers are vital part of the work we do at Royston Museum. They care for the Collection, conduct research, welcome visitors, support events and help with the upkeep of the building.

Our volunteers are crucial to the museum. Our volunteering roles will support the museum’s programme of activities, whilst offering the chance to learn skills, gain experience and meet new people.   

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What we can offer 

  • A friendly and supportive environment.

  • Training opportunities through attending external courses and receiving in-house training relevant to your role   

  • Volunteers get-togethers and thank you events  

  • Flexibility. You can volunteer at a time to suit you and in a role which suits your expertise 

  • Opportunities to share your views and provide suggestions.   

  • An opportunity  to give back to the community 

  • Valuable experience at an accredited museum for your career development

WHAT'S NEXT?

Register your interest in becoming a volunteer by emailing hello@roystonmuseum.org.uk or clicking the button below.

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You will then be invited to the museum for a chat, after which you'll be asked to complete a simple application form.

Current Opportunities

Learning Volunteer

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Are you passionate about inspiring young minds with hands-on learning?  We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to help us create unforgettable visits, which nurture curiosity and inspire conversations.

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Visitor Experience Volunteer

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Would you like to learn new skills, meet new people and inspire those around you? We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to help us greet visitors, answer enquiries, collect donations, run the shop, and assist with activities and events.

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Work Experience

Work experience is a great way to find out more about profession. If you’re curious about what it's like to work at a museum, then why not apply for our work experience programme?


Our work experience programme allows secondary school students to go behind the scenes and see what we do on a day-to-day basis, whilst developing key lifelong skills in communication, organisation, and teamwork. During your time at the Museum you will have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities, including:

  • Contributing to a temporary exhibition

  • Assisting with planning and preparing for family activities

  • Creating social media posts and marketing

  • Welcoming visitors

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For 2025, we will be about to host up to 6 students during our work experience week. The week will be during the summer term, but the dates are to be confirmed. â€‹As a small team, we are unfourtunatly unable to host students outside of this week.

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If you are interested in doing work experience with us, please email us at hello@roystonmuseum.org.uk or clicking the button below.

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