Volunteer

You can now search and apply directly online for volunteer opportunities that best suit your skills and interest at the Museum by selecting the Volunteering section below.

Our volunteering opportunities fall into the following categories:

  • Man with collection drawers
    Volunteering

    For adults aged over 18. Volunteer placements may be available on a short or long-term basis.

  • Work experience
    Work experience

    For school students aged 15-18. Almost all placements are in the collections divisions of the science departments.

  • Man writing labels
    Work placements

    For higher education students aged over 18. Placements are requested as part of a formal course of study. See here for internships as well.

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There are 27 km of specimen shelves in the Darwin Centre - the same distance as between the Museum and Junction 6 of the M1.

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London
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UK
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