Poole Museum Volunteer Hub

Collections Volunteer - As a Collections Volunteer you will be working with the team to document and care for the museums unique and diverse collection. The museum looks after a collection of many thousands of objects and your role will include working with these collections as instructed, as well any the ongoing tasks relating to preparation of exhibitions etc.  You will be trained in the cleaning, maintenance and take care of the public areas of the museum where specialised cleaning and maintenance is required.  

Oral History Volunteer.  Become a member of a structured group of volunteers who are trained in the technics of recording oral histories and the transcriptions of those recordings.  These stories will become a record of life in Poole, its industries and the near surrounding area.  Recordings will be lodged at Poole Museum and the Dorset History Centre for use by researchers and the public.  In our new Museum, there will be an area where visitors can listen and explore oral history recordings.  

Learning & Engagement Volunteer - your role will be to inspire others, and particularly the next generation, through supporting the delivery of a programme of school, family and other group activities and workshops.  

Exhibition Steward – to be present within the permanent and/or temporary galleries, to enhance all aspects of the visitor experience, interacting with people about the exhibitions and enabling visitors to feel comfortable and welcome, providing guidance and support when needed.  

Volunteer Spotlight Talks and Tours - we are in the process of developing volunteer led talks and tours.  These will give volunteers an opportunity to gain in depth knowledge about our collections and share them with member of the public as well as develop tours of galleries and buildings such as Scaplen’s Court. 

Gardener & Maintenance Volunteer at Scaplen’s Court Garden.   Are you a gardening enthusiast with a love for outdoor maintenance? Join us as a Volunteer Gardener and Outdoor Maintenance Specialist! As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role in preserving and enhancing the museum's unique garden, creating a warm and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere for our visitors.

Admin Support & Micro Volunteering - you are not keen on a front facing role, then we will be able to offer you admin support roles which will include data entry, survey and evaluation data collections and other ad hoc roles.  We may also be able to offer short micro volunteering opportunities which may be done from home, from time to time.