Volunteering Opportunities- Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery

Volunteer with us

If you have a love of history or art and have some spare time to give, we would love to hear from you! We’re always on the lookout for volunteers to help us tell the story of Peterborough’s fascinating history and heritage.

There are many of options to choose from when volunteering at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, from assisting with guided tours, workshops & events, learning & schools, to working with the collections team, to research and care for our extensive collections. Volunteers will also be the first to hear about exciting opportunities to get involved with and work alongside Museum professionals on upcoming projects & exhibitions.

Why volunteer with us?

Meet new people and make friends
Join a close and supportive team
Share your knowledge and passion
Learn new skills, or pass on your own
Behind the scenes access

We also offer voluntary work experience opportunities, subject to availability. For more information please contact museum@peterboroughlimited.co.uk

Exhibition Steward Volunteer

We are looking for enthusiastic and confident volunteers to help us welcome visitors to Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, specifically manning our upcoming and exciting new Adventures in Time and Space exhibition.

For more information about volunteering opportunities at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery please contact museum@peterboroughlimited.co.uk

Exhibition Steward Volunteer role profile

Squires Coffee House Volunteer

We are looking for enthusiastic and confident volunteers with a “can do” attitude to support Squires coffee house in ensuring our visitors enjoy their coffee and cake!

As part of the team, you will be involved in the meeting & greeting of visitors and ensuring the coffee shop is kept clean and tidy at all times.

For more information about volunteering opportunities at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery please contact museum@peterboroughlimited.co.uk

Volunteer role profile

Heritage Helping Hands

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are team players, with an eye for detail, willingness to learn and be aware of relevant health and safety issues, and good level of physical fitness. Experience or an interest in craft/trade is desired as this is a hands on role.

As a helping hands volunteer you will get to see areas of the Museum that are usually off limits to members of the public and see behind the scenes of upcoming exhibitions, as you assist with their installation.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and how to apply, please see the volunteer profile linked below.

Heritage Helping Hands Volunteer Profile

For more information about volunteering opportunities at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery please contact museum@peterboroughlimited.co.uk