Dartmouth Museum
Volunteer
Join the team at Dartmouth Museum
Volunteer
If you’re interested in helping at the Museum, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to choose from. Some volunteers enjoy working in teams, meeting and interacting with visitors, while some are interested in the Museum archives; some bring practical skills to preserve the fabric of the building, and others keep the organisation working.
Every year we welcome over 6,000 visitors from all over the world. Our Stewards ensure everyone gets the most out of their visit and our archive team helps with more in depth requests. This all helps our visitors understand the town and its contribution to local and national history. Our heritage is a critical part of Dartmouth’s identity, and our volunteers are committed to keeping it alive.
See our available volunteering roles below. You can also request a volunteering brochure. If you’d like to volunteer, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.
Stewarding
Welcome visitors to the museum and introduce them to what they can see. Sell tickets and items from the shop.
Education
Liaise with schools in the area and ensure school visits are set up correctly. Welcome school visitors, and show them round (with their teacher).
Archiving & curation
Review donations for inclusion in the Museum’s collection. Process and organise material and images that have not yet been archived. Answer questions about Town History or items in the Museum.
DIY & maintenance
Help with maintenance around the museum. Design and install exhibition displays.
Admin
Support the administration team.
Marketing
Help with social media, design and distribute leaflets around the town.
Retail
Help select materials for sale in the shop. Keep stock control up to date.
Volunteer Application Form
Thank you for your interest in helping us by volunteering.
Volunteering is available to anyone 18 years or over.
