Collection Volunteer Role Description
What is it about?
Ranging from Ancient Egypt to local history, natural history to art, Bolton Museum is home to
some superb collections. The museum also plays host to an Aquarium which specialises in
tropical freshwater fish and the Bolton History Centre. At different times in the year the
museum will have opportunities for volunteers to work on projects connected to these
collections. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in:
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Assisting with time-limited projects linked to one or more of these collections
Helping with a variety of collections tasks including documentation, display,
interpreting objects with the public and conservation.
What’s in it for you?
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Develop your knowledge & skills
Give you the chance to see how a museum service is organised
Gain valuable experience for future study or career
What’s involved?
The tasks of the role will depend on which project you are working on. Tasks could include
the documentation of museum objects, display, interpreting objects with the public and
conservation.
This role will suit people who….
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Museology, Conservation & other relevant specialist subject course students
Adults who have specialist interest in our collections
When will it happen?
Between Monday and Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00pm. Some activities may also happen at the
weekend. The role will be time limited. The start and end date will depend on the project you
are assigned to.
Who will I be working with?
Members of the Collections team including our Collection Access Officers and Conservator
Support and training
You will be given a named contact in the library & museum service: your library and
museum contact will be on hand to answer any queries or concerns you may have
about your volunteering sessions in the museum.
An induction to the service and appropriate training will be provided.