VOLUNTEERING

Be part of the incredible, friendly team that brings Richmond’s past to life, engage with local history and gain new skills. Our volunteers engage in a wide variety of tasks.

Museum Welcome & Experience Volunteer

We are looking for a Museum Welcome & Experience Volunteer for the following shifts :

– Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm, from the end of July 2026
– Saturdays, 1pm to 4pm
– Alternate Saturdays, 10am to 1pm

If you are interested in this role, please do complete a Volunteering Expression of Interest Form and return it to info@museumofrichmond.com 

To find out more about this role, please download the Museum Welcome & Experience Volunteer Role Description

Learning & Engagement Interns: Summer Placements

We are looking for Learning & Engagement Intern to help with the delivery of the Learning Programme throughout the summer holidays.

These week long placements are ideal for students who:
– are at the end of Year 11-13, or at Degree Level and above
– have an interest in history, art and heritage
– and who are thinking about aspire to pursue a careers in focused in Learning in a Museums, Galleries and Heritage setting.

During the placement you will:
– will learn about the day-to-day running of a small but busy museum
– assist with the delivery of the summer learning programme alongside the Museum Team
– be involved with key behind-the-scenes work that goes into the smooth running of the Museum site

To find out more about this role, download Learning and Engagement Intern – Summer 2026 Role Description

If you are interested in this role, please do complete a Volunteering Expression of Interest Form and return it to learning@museumofrichmond.com 

Learning & Engagement Interns

We are looking for Learning & Engagement Intern to help with the delivery of the Learning Programme, during Richmond school term time.

These term long placements are ideal for students who:
– are age 16+, potentially needing to compete volunteer hours as part of their school or college work
– have an interest in history, art and heritage
– and who are thinking about aspire to pursue a careers in focused in Learning in a Museums, Galleries and Heritage setting.

During the placement you will:
– learn about the day-to-day running of a small but busy museum
– assist with the delivery of the learning programme alongside the Museum Team
– be involved with key behind-the-scenes work that goes into the smooth running of the Museum site
– Be on site at the Museum, one day a week for the entire term

To find out more about this role, download Learning and Engagement Intern – Term Time Role Description

If you are interested in this role, please complete a Volunteering Expression of Interest Form  and return it to learning@museumofrichmond.com 

We are now taking applications for placements starting from September 2027  (yes really, not a typo)

Lego Club Volunteers 

Are you a creative, enthusiastic young person who loves LEGO and wants to share that passion with others? The Museum of Richmond is looking for a Junior LEGO Club Volunteer to help run our popular monthly LEGO Club! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working with children, develop teamwork skills, and contribute to your local community—all while playing with bricks!

To find out more about this role, download LEGO Club Volunteer Role Description

If you are interested in this role, please complete a Volunteering Expression of Interest Form  and return it to learning@museumofrichmond.com 

Coffee & Crafting Workshop Volunteers

Do you enjoy being creative, meeting new people, and helping others learn a new skill? The Museum of Richmond is looking for a Coffee & Crafting Workshop Volunteer to support our monthly community workshop. This is a relaxed, social, and hands-on role where you’ll help create a welcoming space for visitors to get crafty, chat, and enjoy a brew!

To find out more about this role, download Coffee and Crafting Volunteer Role Description

If you are interested in this role, please complete a Volunteering Expression of Interest Form  and return it to learning@museumofrichmond.com 

Duke of Edinburgh Award Volunteering

If you would like to volunteer with the Museum of Richmond for your Duke of Edinburgh Award, complete a Volunteering Expression of Interest Form  return it to learning@museumofrichmond.com with the following information:
– Name of DofE Centre, and if applicable supervisor
– Number of hours of volunteering you would like to do
– What sort of skills you are interested in developing

Previous DofE students have helped with our Lego Club, Coffee and Crafting Workshops and have been Visitor Welcome Volunteers so there are lots of ways we can support you through your volunteering hours.

Work Experience Placements for Young People: 16-25

We can provide short term work experience placements for Secondary and University students wanting to find out more about working in the Museum and Heritage Sector.

We cannot guarantee availability and need a minimum of two months notice for placements. We get LOTS of requests for the same dates, especially in March and June/July as schools Richmond and neighbouring boroughs usually pick the same dates for year groups to complete their placements.  The earlier you contact us, the better.

We are now taking applications for placements starting from September 2027  (yes really, not a typo)

If you would like to complete your placement at the Museum, please complete a Volunteering Expression of Interest Form  and return it to learning@museumofrichmond.com with the following information:
– The dates when you need to complete the placement
– Number of hours of volunteering you need to complete for your placement