Volunteering

We value the crucial support volunteers provide in helping the Museum achieve its mission of raising awareness about the science and wonders of the natural world.

Please note you can now search and apply directly online for volunteer opportunities that best suit your skills and interest at the Museum, as and when projects arise. Search for current volunteer opportunities by selecting the link below.

The Museum has over 200 active volunteers involved in a range of diverse roles. The volunteers are unified by a shared appreciation of nature.

There are many different opportunities, from teaching and interacting with our visitors, through to the meticulous maintenance and cataloguing of the collections or helping behind the scenes in an administrative function.

There are three areas of volunteer involvement. Find out more about the programmes below or search and apply for volunteer opportunities by selecting the link below.

Search for current opportunities

News about 'behind the scenes' volunteering

We are currently revamping our ‘behind the scenes’ volunteer programme which includes the Science Department and Wildlife Garden opportunities. These web pages will shortly be updated, so please watch this space for news.

Learning Volunteer Programme

An exciting programme involving volunteers in the implementation of the Museum’s innovative, face to face learning experiences.
Science Department Volunteers

A well-established programme, mostly run through projects relating to the collections.
Wildlife Garden Volunteers

A dedicated team of volunteers maintaining and enriching the Museum’s Wildlife Garden.