Volunteers

Why not become a Science Museum volunteer and work in the best place in the world for people to enjoy Science?

As a Science Museum volunteer you can:

• Volunteer in public facing roles that help us engage our visitors with science and technology, helping us create an unforgettable experience for our visitors
• Work directly on unique, rare collections and projects making our objects and knowledge accessible to a wider audience
• Volunteer with our learning team to engage, encourage and inspire young visitors in science
• Gain valuable hands-on experience and skills throughout a variety of Museum roles

We are extremely grateful to our volunteers whose time and effort have brought so much to the Museum and its visitors. Whatever your background or experience, the Volunteer Programme might just be for you!

Volunteering is open to anyone aged 18 and over, all you need is enthusiasm and a willing to get stuck in. A science or museum background is by no means essential! Why not sign up today?  Example Roles

How do I become a Science Museum Volunteer?

We receive applications all year round, please download a registration form and either post or email it to the address below; you will then be added to our database.

We have two recruitment periods every year: one in May/June, the other Oct/Nov. You will be contacted with available roles at the beginning of the two recruitment periods. Occasionally, Volunteer opportunities do arise outside of these periods, should this happen people who have indicated a particular interest in the subject area the opportunity covers may be contacted.

Contact us

If you have any queries then please contact us:

E-mail volunteer@sciencemuseum.org.uk
Tel: 020 7942 4378

Volunteer Development Executive
Science Museum
Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2DD