Volunteer and Operations Officer (VOO)
Do you have a keen eye for detail and a high standard for welcoming and greeting visitors?
Do you love working with volunteers?
Are you looking to be part of a busy, thriving local Museum?
The Museum of Cambridge is looking for a friendly, organised, and proactive individual to join our team as the Volunteer and Operations Officer (VOO). This exciting new role is all about supporting our fantastic volunteers and helping with the day-to-day running of the museum.
From Volunteers to Venue Hire this role will ensure the smooth running of the Museum during our busiest season. If you enjoy working with people and making things happen behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.
The role is available for 6 months in the first instance, for three (3) days a week.
Salary: £27,318 prorated to £16,391.
Applications close at 9 am on the 5th of May, 2025 with interviews taking place the week of the 12th of May at the Museum of Cambridge.
For details of the role and how to apply, please download the application pack. If you require this in an alternative format, please get in touch.
Fundraising Volunteers
Are you interested in fundraising?
Are you interested in creating, planning and delivering events?
Do you enjoy interacting with people from all backgrounds and ages?
The Museum of Cambridge is recruiting Fundraising Volunteers to develop, plan and create fundraising events to raise money for the Museum. This role will allow you to brainstorm and work with fellow fundraising volunteers to set up creative and innovative ways to fundraise for the Museum. No experience is required; all training and support will be provided to help you deliver fantastic fundraising events!
This is an ideal role for anyone looking to get experience in fundraising in the museum and charity sector, develop event management skills, and volunteer flexibly within your own time.
How to Apply:
For more information about the role, what’s involved and what you get out of it, check out our role profile below and submit an application below.
If you have any questions about the role, please give us a call on 01223 355159 or send us an email at sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk
Front of House Volunteers
We are currently not actively recruiting for Front of House volunteers. We still welcome applications for the role, and anticipate we will be actively recruiting again in the Spring.
Volunteers at the Museum of Cambridge are a vital part of the work that we do. If you are looking to learn or develop new skills, relax while speaking with people from around the world, or would like some experience volunteering in a museum then consider volunteering with us.
If you are interested in talking with visitors, passionate about Cambridge, or want to build up your customer service experience, then this role is the one for you. For more information about the role, what’s involved and what you get out of it, check out our role profile and submit and application.
If you have any questions about the role, please give us a call on 01223 355159, or send us an email enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk
Family Events Volunteer
Do you enjoy crafting?
Are you a chatty person, who loves meeting new people?
Looking for a way to do fun crafting activities for free this summer?
Now is your chance!
At the Museum of Cambridge, we are recruiting Family Events Volunteer’s to support our community events. This role will support the Museum team to set up and facilitate, craft activities aimed at children and their Carers as well as chatting and supporting people from ages 1-99 to do the same.
This is an ideal role for anyone looking to get experience in Family Events, access to training and experience in providing better access to shared heritage.
See the role specification below for full details and how to apply!
How to Apply:
For more information about the role, what’s involved and what you get out of it, check out our role profile below and submit an application by clicking the orange button on the left of our volunteer page.
If you have any questions about the role, please give us a call on 01223 355159 or send us an email alex.horn@museumofcambridge.org.uk
Other Opportunities
We will be recruiting volunteers into our collection team and tour guiding team later in the year, please check back again to formally apply. You may e-mail us on enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk to express an initial interest.
Please join our mailing list or follow us on social media for updates on forthcoming opportunities.