Object Handling Volunteer

Pay: Unpaid; Volunteering
Location: Havelock Road, SO14 7FY; Southampton
Recruitment: Register interest; Register interest; availability not guaranteed

Let visitors connect with the past.

An unpaid volunteering opportunity. The venue recruits on an ad hoc basis; registering interest is not confirmation of a place.

Not a salaried vacancy

Contact the volunteer coordinator

Venue: First floor, SeaCity Museum
Weekend sessions: 11:30–13:30 or 13:30–15:30
Other sessions: Selected school-holiday weekdays; agreed in advance
Training: Full training; staff support available
DBS: Role profile says no DBS check
Handling: May move a heavy object box, tables and chairs; discuss access needs beforehand

Run object-handling sessions
Engage visitors, share knowledge and care for the collection.

Confident communication, reliability and history interest. Follow handling instructions carefully; no experience required.

Read the venue's current information
Check the role profile and download the registration form from the original page.
Contact the volunteer coordinator
Send the completed form or use the venue enquiry form. The team will confirm the next recruitment round.

Volunteer coordinator