Volunteer at Jorvik

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.

Who Does the Role Suit?
Involvement in the Collections Up-Close role is ideal for someone who is interested in Viking history, archaeological and heritage interpretation, gaining hands-on experience of finds handling or seeking an opportunity to meet new people and be a part of York Archaeology’s work, York’s heritage and the JORVIK experience .

Where Will I Be Volunteering?
The JORVIK Viking Centre was first opened in 1984 after a five year long excavation. It stands on the site of the famous Coppergate dig which revealed some of the most famous and outstanding discoveries in Viking archaeology. Find out more at https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/about

Skills & Interests
You don’t need guiding, historical or archaeological knowledge but volunteers should:
* Be passionate about York’s Viking past, Viking history or archaeology
* Be confident engaging and initiating conversation with a wide range of visitors.
* Enjoy being part of a team with other staff and volunteers

Volunteer Tasks
* Use a diverse collection of finds from the Coppergate excavation to help visitors discover and engage with the incredible archaeology of Coppergate
* During busy periods such as school holidays offer additional engagement outside the Centre with a collection of finds designed to orient people with the location of the dig and introduce them to the historic landscape through the environmental archaeology of Coppergate
* Enhance the visitor experience by offering close-up engagement with archaeology

How Do I Apply
Through our volunteering portal at https://bttr.im/py3aa or visit our website for more details and a full role description.