Herefordshire Museum Service is relaunching its volunteer programme, offering exciting new ways to engage with local heritage.
The refreshed programme opens up chances for anyone who is passionate about history, culture, arts, and helping others to play a role in the county’s Museum Service.
The Museum Service has introduced new six-month volunteering placements based around current projects. This will support short-term projects focused on collections care, cataloguing and visitor engagement, while enabling volunteers to gain varied experiences across the service.
Damian Etheraads, Museum and Art Gallery Lead at Herefordshire Council said: “Our volunteering opportunities are for anyone who’s passionate about history, art and culture. We’re eager to welcome people from all backgrounds to join our volunteer team. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and a few hours a week to spare. Full training will be provided for all roles.”
Volunteer opportunities available now
Current projects available now are:
- Clearing the backlog – Accessioning (processing objects being added to the collections)
- Organising the insects - Entomology
- Hats and Bonnets- Costume
- Domestic Bliss - Social History
- Stone stories – Archaeology (Lithics)
- Improving visitor experiences - Engagement Volunteering
All roles are based at the Museum Resource and Learning Centre or the Black & White House Museum in Hereford. Volunteers receive full training, and flexible schedules are available to suit a range of availability.
Looking to the Future
If the current roles aren’t quite the right fit, there will be more opportunities advertised in six months, providing plenty of chances to get involved in upcoming projects..
Volunteers will have the opportunity to develop new skills, make valuable connections, and play a key part in preserving and celebrating Herefordshire’s heritage. Volunteers will also receive free entry to the Black & White House Museum, along with training and social events.
For more information
To find out more and to get more details on each role, email us at herefordmuseums@herefordshire.gov.uk. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Monday, 2 December at 12pm.
About Herefordshire Museum Service
Herefordshire Museum Service manages three unique sites, including the iconic Black & White House Museum, the Museum Resource and Learning Centre, and the Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, which is currently undergoing redevelopment. The Museum Service’s mission is to bring history to life for both residents and visitors through engaging exhibitions, educational events, and the preservation of Herefordshire’s heritage