Museum Records Historic Archive Volunteer

We are looking to involve Museum Records Historic Archive volunteers within the Museums Records team. The Museum Records team provides expert advice and guidance to the Museum on the management of its current and semi-current administrative records in-line with information management legislation and best practice guidelines. It also manages the Museum historical archive which cares for the long-term and historical administrative records of the Museum from 1934.

The Museum Records team is an administrative function within the Museum’s Directorate Department hence this will not be a public facing role.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop their interest of working in an Archive environment within the Public Sector and 20th century records.

This is a volunteer role which may interest someone considering applying for a postgraduate course in Archives and Records Management or a related discipline.

Benefits of volunteering and what you can expect from us

• Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in relation to modern archives
• Contributing to the preservation of the nation’s heritage
• Volunteering as part of a dedicated and friendly team
• Complimentary tickets and free entry to all our sites access to discounts in our shops and restaurants
• Reasonable expenses for travel and refreshments can be reimbursed up to a limit of £15 per day (conditions apply). Please note we are unable to provide parking facilities.

Time Commitment:

• 1 day a week on site, either Tuesdays or Thursdays, 10am – 4pm.
• Applicants interested in applying should note that they will be required to volunteer at our off-site facility in Kidbrooke.
• The role is expected to continue for a minimum of 3 months and volunteers should be able to commit to this length of time initially, with the possibility of extension.

Please note, we can only take on volunteers who are 18+.