We are extremely grateful to our volunteers whose time and effort bring so much to the Science Museum and its visitors. Whatever your background or experience, our Volunteer Programme is open to all.
WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS DO?
As a volunteer you can:
- Help us create an unforgettable experience for our visitors by giving directions, leading talks and tours or object handling sessions
- Provide behind the scenes support, helping to make our unique objects and records accessible to all
- Support our Learning team to inspire visitors of all ages with events and activities
- Gain valuable hands-on experience and skills in a variety of Museum roles
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Share incredible stories from our collection through free public tours and talks in our permanent galleries.
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Deliver fascinating object handling sessions with objects from our collection.
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Work behind the scenes to research and look after our collections and archives.
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Support exciting learning events and activities.
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Share STEM career insights for schools and families.
© The Board of Trustees of the Science MuseumWHAT TRAINING AND SUPPORT DO VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE?
We provide full induction, training and supervision for all our volunteers, tailored to each volunteer role. This can include:
- How to engage our visitors
- Delivering your workshop or activity
- Handling museum objects safely
- Meeting your team and staff members
- Safeguarding training
Volunteers have access to museum social events, a dedicated volunteers’ break room and travel expenses reimbursed (conditions apply).
HOW DO I BECOME A SCIENCE MUSEUM VOLUNTEER?
Our Volunteering programme is open to anyone aged 18 and over—all you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in. A science or museum background is by no means essential.
Search our current volunteer role vacancies here. You can also join our email mailing list to be alerted about new volunteering opportunities when they become available.
Please note that we cannot accept applications to volunteer outside of recruitment periods.
Corporate volunteering
Showcasing the incredible careers of technical professionals, our Careers Live programme works with a variety of organisations to co-create activities and workshops for schools and families in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery. To find out more about taking part as an organisation, please contact us at [email protected].