Volunteer with us
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Why get involved?
We hope you will soon join our team:
- Become part of a team of enthusiastic volunteers and professionals who are passionate about the shared history and heritage of Milton Keynes
- Develop new skills or build upon existing ones
- Gain access to the Museum and its collection free of charge for you and your
immediate family and close friends - Experience the “behind the scenes” of a local, community-operated heritage site and learn about how we run our Museum
- Take part in exclusive events and training sessions
- Enjoy a 50% discount off of food and free hot drinks at the Granary Tea Room and benefit from a 10% discount in the Milton Keynes Museum shop
What's involved?
Around 200 people regularly donate their time to the Museum and their dedication in integral to our success! They help to bring local heritage to life and to create an unforgettable experience for thousands of visitors each year.
Volunteers are involved in all aspects of running the Museum. They work as room guides, Tea room and shop staff, administrators, educators, event organisers, maintenance workers, gardeners and collection specialists. They work at all levels, including management, and from just a few hours a month, to several days a week.
Click on the role descriptions below to find out more:
How to get involved
If you are interested in volunteering with Milton Keynes Museum, complete our application form.
Once complete, you will then be contacted to arrange a meeting with our Volunteer Officer.
Whether you are looking to become a long-term regular volunteer or if you fancy dipping in or out, you’re welcome here at Milton Keynes Museum!
If you have any questions, please call us on 01908 316222 or email volunteer@mkmuseum.org.uk
For more information, you can also read the Frequently Asked Questions.
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In 2019 our volunteers found themselves collective recipients of the highest award that a voluntary group can receive in the UK: the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Museum director, Bill Griffiths, was delighted that their tireless work had been recognised with the prestigious accolade. He said: “Receiving the award shines a light on the importance of our vast volunteer network. It is their enthusiasm and knowledge that has taken the Museum to the next level. They really are the backbone of the operation, and without their continued commitment, the Museum simply wouldn’t be the success it is today.”