Volunteer with Imperial War Museums

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.

Join a community of over 1,000 volunteers helping to preserve and share powerful stories of conflict and its impact. Whether you have a few hours or want to commit long-term, IWM offers flexible, meaningful roles across five museum sites — and remotely — to suit every lifestyle and interest.

Role Categories:

  • Visitor Support: Engage with the public, answer questions, and promote IWM programmes
  • Knowledge Sharing: Veterans and eyewitnesses share personal experiences through “We Were There” events
  • Collections Support: Work with conservation and curatorial teams to preserve and catalogue artefacts
  • Digital Research: Help make IWM’s photography and memorial records more accessible online