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Become a Room Guide and help bring history to life in one of York’s hidden gems. Share stories of medieval domestic life, welcome visitors into a beautifully reconstructed 15th-century townhouse.

JORVIK Collections Up-Close Volunteers offer visitors enhanced access and engagement to JORVIK’s unique collections and the rich archaeology of the Coppergate dig. Through collections of archaeological objects from the excavation they offer visitors a chance to further explore the dig and the discoveries it made.

Help preserve the legacy of Victorian collector Margaret Fountaine by supporting the digitisation of her remarkable journals. This role offers a chance to contribute to the accessibility of a globally significant collection of butterflies and personal writings that span nearly five decades.

Step behind the scenes and help bring Northern Ireland’s industrial and transport heritage to life. The Transport and Industry Store is opening its doors for self-guided public tours, and volunteers are needed to help make the experience safe, engaging, and memorable.

Explore Roman Scotland and help bring history to life. Trimontium Trust offers a wide range of volunteer roles for those interested in heritage, archaeology, and community engagement.

Support Norfolk’s rich heritage, meet like-minded people, and gain valuable experience by volunteering across one of the UK’s most diverse museum networks.

Make history part of your story. Whether you have a few hours or several months to give, IWM offers a wide variety of volunteer roles across its five UK sites — and remotely.

Groam House Museum is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring Pictish and Celtic heritage to life.

Whether you're a people person, a researcher, a digital whiz, or handy with a toolkit — there's a place for you at the Museum of Leathercraft.

Support St Albans Museums from home by transcribing oral histories, researching local heritage, or helping with digital projects.

Looking for a flexible way to get involved with local heritage? Kirklees Museums and Galleries offers digital volunteering opportunities that can be completed remotely, at a time that suits each volunteer.

Love writing? Fascinated by Oxford’s rich history and vibrant community? Contribute to the Museum of Oxford’s new website by sharing stories, insights, and creative takes on the city’s past.

Join a global effort to unlock hidden stories in museum collections. Tag objects, spot star items, and make heritage searchable – all from the comfort of home.