Volunteering

The expected time commitment depends on your volunteering role, and we’ll try to be flexible to suit your schedule wherever possible.  Some roles such as Collections and Archive Research Volunteering ask for a minimum of four days per month, which you can agree upon with your coordinator. Others will have set volunteering sessions you can sign up to. 

We ask that all volunteers can initially commit to at least 3 months’ regular volunteering. If you need to take a break from volunteering down the line, that’s no problem – we understand that other commitments can take priority, and life can get in the way! 

Volunteer opportunities come up regularly throughout the year and will be listed on this page when available.

Volunteers are required to be 18 years old and over. Those under 18 are welcome to apply for our work experience opportunities here.  

You’ll receive all the training you need to do your volunteer role. This will vary depending on the role. All volunteers complete an induction session with the Volunteering team before they start their role.

Yes, you can claim reasonable expenses of up to £15 per day, for travel and refreshments each day you volunteer (conditions apply and please note we are unable to provide parking facilities).