Volunteering
Who can volunteer?
We welcome adults (over the age of 18) of all abilities and offer a supportive environment. Full training is provided for all volunteering opportunities, so you don’t need to be an expert to join the team and we welcome applications from anyone with some time, enthusiasm and commitment. Whether you are looking to gain experience for a career in museums or are looking to volunteering to meet new people, we would be happy to hear from you.
Work Experience
Our work experience placements are for students aged between 14 and 18 years, in full time education as part of a school work experience programme. A work experience placement with Northampton Museums & Art Gallery will provide students with an insight into the day-to-day operation of a museum. Depending upon work schedules there may be opportunities to work with collections management, exhibitions, events and learning.
We are unable to accommodate all students that apply.
All enquiries for work experience should include your full name, email address, your school and the dates you wish to undertake a work eperience placement. All enquiries should be made to: museumvolunteer.nbc@westnorthants.gov.uk
What do volunteers do?
Volunteers undertake a wide variety of roles including tour guiding at Abington Park Museum; researching, caring for and documenting our collections, research for exhibitions and events; helping us to document and care for our collections; helping engage our visitors in activities such as family workshops; and assisting with events.
What is a role description?
Role descriptions outline the tasks and duties of the role, the amount of time commitment required and identifies skills and experience needed to carry out the role or that can be gained in the role.
We have a variety of volunteer roles to suit people with different interests giving an insight into museum work both front of house and behind the scenes.