Volunteering Opportunity – Events Volunteers

What is the Project?

Throughout the year, our museums and galleries hold one-off events as a part of Community programming. Events can include workshops, stalls or craft activities. We are building up a team of volunteers who can help at these events across Leeds Museums and Galleries sites. Volunteers can select which events and locations they can help at.

What’s in it for you?

Gain experience of a variety of museum settings and activity programmes.

Become part of a friendly team involved with a wide variety of projects and events.

Assist with craft activities and the coordination of events

Develop your social and communication skills

Meet people from all walks of life and make new friends

What’s involved?

Welcoming people from a variety of backgrounds, faiths and cultures

Assisting with setting up and takedown of stalls; tables; chairs and any other equipment required on the day – this will entail some lifting and carrying

Assist with craft activity delivery

Encourage and support families and visitors to take part in the activity programme

Support artists and local partners to facilitate their session or activity

Check in on stall holders to ensure a smooth-running market

Possible Events scheduled include:

May, International Goth Day at Leeds City Museum

November, Hip Hop History Day at Leeds City Museum

November, Interfaith Day at Kirkstall Abbey

The role will suit you if you are friendly, enthusiastic and reliable. Ideally you will enjoy working as a team and be keen to learn and gain experience of welcoming visitors. You should be able to carry out tasks both with and without supervision when required. Volunteers should be willing to abide by the Council’s code of conduct. No qualifications are required as any necessary training will be given.  

We welcome volunteers from a range of backgrounds. Please tell us if you require any adjustments to be made to enable you to attend. Access needs are listed by location Special Educational Needs and Access | Leeds Museums and Galleries | Days out and exhibitions

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Location: This could be at Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds City Museum, Leeds Discovery Centre, Leeds Industrial Museum, Lotherton, Temple Newsam

Time commitment: Sign up for half or whole day help for events

Day: flexible; Optional slots will mostly be at weekends

Duration:  3-6 months

Closing dates: Monday 30 March 2026. You will need to be available to attend a volunteer briefing on Saturday 18^th April 2026.

Expenses: Out of pocket travel costs between home and the gallery will be paid up to the value of £9.00 per day.

Approximately how many volunteers are we looking for? 10+ people

Further information: If you would like an informal chat contact Karen Mackie; Volunteer and Skills Development Coordinator volunteer@leeds.gov.uk

If you are interested, please fill in an online application MyImpactPage - Leeds Museums & Galleries      More details on Leeds Museums and Galleries website About Us- Get Involved.  For help filling in this form, please call 0113 3367840 and ask for the Volunteer and Skills Development Coordinator. 

If you already volunteer for us please send an email to: volunteer@leeds.gov.uk stating what you hope to gain from the opportunity and tell us about any experience you have. 

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