Volunteer at The Novium Museum

Help uncover and share the stories of Chichester’s past while gaining valuable experience and connecting with your community. Whether you're passionate about research, digitisation, or engaging with visitors, The Novium Museum offers a range of volunteer roles to suit different interests and availability.

Current Opportunities

ChichestHER Research Volunteer
Support the museum’s ChichestHER project by researching notable women from the Chichester District.

  • Use archives and museum collections to uncover stories
  • Identify objects that help illustrate these histories
  • Ideal for detail-oriented researchers with a passion for local heritage
  • Remote role with occasional archive visits

ChichestHER Digitisation Volunteer
Help digitise objects and ephemera related to women in the museum’s collection.

  • Update object records and assist with documentation
  • Gain training in object handling and museum database systems
  • Based at The Novium Museum

Volunteer Museum Guide
Welcome visitors and lead engaging tours of the museum.

  • Provide information about exhibitions and artefacts
  • Help maintain interpretative resources
  • Ideal for confident communicators with an interest in history
  • Minimum 2–3 hours per week during opening hours

Volunteer Gallery Steward
Ensure visitors have a positive experience in the museum galleries.

  • Greet guests, answer questions, and maintain gallery standards
  • Support exhibition upkeep and visitor safety
  • Great for approachable individuals who enjoy public interaction
  • Minimum 2–3 hours per week during opening hours

Volunteer Benefits

  • Training and ongoing support
  • Free entry to most museum events
  • Discounts in the museum shop
  • Access to social events and volunteer meetups
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and contribute to meaningful projects