Porters and museum staff at the Royal College of Surgeons of England carrying a large whale bone on their shoulders down the front steps of the College in the 1930s, when the collection of whale specimens was being transferred to the Natural History Museum.
Volunteer
Call for visitor engagement and shop volunteers
There are a range of duties volunteers undertake including;
- Greeting visitors to the Museum
- Make regular ‘walk throughs’ of the Hunterian to engage with visitors, answering visitor enquiries about the exhibition and displays and pointing out highlights of the collections
- Getting out objects from the handling collection to engage with visitors
- Conducting building artwork tours (with support) to small groups
- Gallery invigilation during temporary exhibitions
- Supporting shop sales using a cashless system
Museum volunteers are requested to volunteer when then Hunterian Museum is open to the public. Tuesday-Saturday, most volunteer shifts are 11am to 4pm including a break, but shifts can be adapted to suit individual volunteers availability. A minimum commitment, normally of two days a month depending on role is requested - weekdays and/or weekends.
If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact [email protected]
Volunteering at the Hunterian Museum
Volunteers make a vital contribution to the museums work at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England). Volunteers greatly enhance what the museums at RCS England can offer and provide a personal connection that is highly valued by all visitors.
Whether you are looking to gain experience in working in a museum, work part time or are retired and want to be part of a stimulating and interesting environment, the Hunterian Museum is a fascinating place and there are many ways to get involved as a volunteer.
The volunteer roles vary. The tasks volunteers include welcoming visitors (including the public, healthcare professionals, and student and community groups), selling items in the shop, leading object-handling sessions, giving tours of artworks, supporting exam candidates' study, assisting with facilitating learning groups and holiday family activities, and reviewing and updating collections information for on-site and online use.
Read what current volunteers have to say about volunteering in the RCS England Bulletin
Volunteers will receive:
- Full support and training
- Invites volunteers-only events, lectures, and social activities
- Discounts in the café
- Expenses up to £35 for travel and £10 subsistence per day of volunteering
Commitments:
- Volunteers must be aged 18 or over
- A minimum commitment, normally of two days a month depending on role - weekdays and/or weekends
If you are interested in volunteering or have any general queries please contact [email protected]