Volunteer at The Whitaker

Volunteers are at the heart of The Whitaker.

From welcoming visitors and supporting events to helping care for our collections, our volunteers play a vital role in everything we do.

Volunteering with us is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and make a difference in your community.

Whether you can give a few hours a week or help out at special events, your time and energy help us keep The Whitaker a vibrant, welcoming space for everyone.

What skills do I need?

- Meeting and Greeting Visitors

- Exhibition Installation

- Building Maintenance

- Gardening

- Collection Care

- Gallery Invigilation

- Shop Assistance

- Research and Writing

- Early Years and Craft Sessions

- Tours

When do I need to be available?

Details

We are open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm (8pm on Thursdays) and our volunteers work 3 hours shifts (slightly longer on Thursdays) on the front desk, room stewarding and in the gift shop during these hours. Our buildings, gardens and maintenance team work on Tuesdays when the museum is closed to work on any behind the scenes jobs that need completing. While we currently have a full team in our collections department, these volunteers work different shifts working on various projects with our curator.

Where does this role take place?