What is the Project?

We are looking for individuals to join a small team of volunteers who will work with us to clean and maintain objects displayed at Leeds Industrial Museum. The project will be led by our Conservator and Curators from the site who will support volunteers to handle, clean and maintain objects that are on open display.

What’s in it for you?

Gain experience in conservation techniques and handling museum objects

Build knowledge of the history of Leeds Industrial Museum

Become part of a friendly team

Learning new skills – full training will be given in all aspects of the role

Meeting people from all walks of life and making new friends

What’s involved?

Attending relevant induction training including object handling

Working with a variety of cleaning and conservation materials

Deep cleaning individual objects and the spaces they are displayed

The role will suit you if you are enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy.  Ideally you will have a keen interest in the industrial history of Leeds and how to care for the collection.  You should be able to carry out tasks both with and without supervision when required. Volunteers may sometimes be required to wear protective gloves. Due to the nature of the role, and the location, it may be more suited to individuals who are physically agile and with good manual dexterity.

All volunteers should be willing to abide by the Council’s code of conduct. No qualifications or experience is required as full training will be given. 

 We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds. If you are shortlisted, please tell us if you require any adjustments to be made to enable you to attend.

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

Location:  Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills, Canal Road, LS13 2QF 

Day: Tuesday, one day a month commencing 18^th August 2026.

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension.

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

Further info: For further information contact Amy Jenkinson, Assistant Curator of Industrial History at amy.jenkinson@leeds.gov.uk or Emma Bowron, Conservator, at emma.bowron@leeds.gov.uk

 Closing dates: Tuesday 16^th June 2026   You will need to be available for an interview on 7^th July 2026. 

Approximately how many volunteers are we looking for? 6-10 people 

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 - Career and Volunteer | Leeds Museums and Galleries  For help filling in this form, please call 0113 3367840 and ask for the Volunteer and Skills Development Coordinator.

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